David LeRoy Diggs

David LeRoy Diggs, 69, of Wichita, died February 4, 2026, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, located in Ascension Via Christi- St. Francis, Wichita. He was born May 19, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Ellis Wayne "Sammy" and Iva Mae (Mooney) Diggs, Sr. David was a man of tradition and deeply rooted, old-fashioned values. He grew up in a family of ten brothers and sisters. Raised in a home shaped by loving parents, where the Word of God guided daily life, and the Christian faith formed the foundation of their home. David carried that faith with him throughout his life. He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, wholeheartedly and shared the message of salvation with everyone he met.

David graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1974. He attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and later Pacific Baptist Bible College in San Dimas, California, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Christian ministry. He was a retired Baptist minister, serving churches in both Pueblo and Cañon City, CO where he raised His three children LaRessha, Stephen and Trissha.

David returned to his roots, moving back to Kansas in 2017, and then married Peggy (Smalling) Diggs on May 21, 2018, in Las Vegas, NV..

Family was at the center of David's life. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family deeply, along with the many friends who became family along the way. He moved through life with a childlike spirit, finding joy easily and sharing laughter freely. Music also held a special place in his heart. In the early 2000s, he established and produced "Diggs Journey Radio", which later became "World Christian Music Radio". This ministry through music was more than a hobby. It was a calling that brought him joy, purpose, and connection.

In retirement, David found joy in life's simple pleasures. He enjoyed working in his yard, researching family history, tracing the stories of those who came before him and spending time with his loving wife Peggy. He was a gifted storyteller, often spending hours sharing memories of growing up in Kansas with his parents and siblings, and reflecting on his time at Westside Baptist Church, the church that forever held a special place in his heart, because it's where he began his Christian journey. It is for that reason; it was his wish that his memorial service be held at Westside.

David had the voice of a DJ, the mind of a warrior, and a heart of gold.

He will be greatly missed, yet even in our grief, we hold fast to the peace of knowing he is now with his Lord and Savior, reunited with loved ones who went before him, where they rejoice in the celebration of his return home. David is survived by: his wife Peggy (Smalling) Diggs; daughters, LaRessha Michele Seely (John) of Mooresville, NC; Trissha LeAnn Rodriguez (Cris) of Englewood, CO; and stepson, Chris Michael Engle-Tjaden (Stacy) of Wichita; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ellis Wayne "Sonny" Diggs Jr., Longmont, CO, Ronald Diggs (Sandy) of Newalla, OK, Sammy "Jack" Diggs of Maysville, GA, Darrell Diggs (Trenna) of Conway Springs, Kenny Diggs (Anne) of Hughesville, MD; sister, Karen Miller (Walter) of Luther, OK; brother-in-law, David Wallace of Rockmart, GA; and LaRessha, Stephen and Trissha's mother, Cherrie Dee Tincher Hansen.

He was preceded in death by: his father Ellis Wayne "Sammy" Diggs Sr.l; mother Iva Mae (Mooney) Diggs; sisters, Patricia Kay Baker and Janis "Susie" Wallace; brother Raymond "Paul" Diggs; and son, Stephen Wayne Diggs.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Westside Baptist Church, 400 W.12th St., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the David Diggs Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. To benefit the David Diggs Memorial Fund, please make the check payable to Elliott Mortuary.