Dr. Harry L. Stiggers D.O.

Dr. Harry L. STIGGERS, D.O., passed on January 2, 2025 at the age of 96 in Cleveland, Ohio. Loving husband of Mimi (nee Donaldson) of New Orleans, LA; dear father of Stephanie Stiggers-Smith (Gregory), Harry L. Stiggers II (Joy), Monique Stiggers-Mercer, Lia Stiggers-Christians, Harra L. Stiggers. He is also survived by his nephews Dr. Donald Stiggers, Jr. And Cardell Parker. His daughter Jocelyn "Sandy" Stiggers predeceased her father. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alex Mercer, Nicky Mercer, Driss Awadalla, Gabrielle Smith, Erik Christians, Simone Christians, Luc Christians, Harry L. Stiggers III, and Madison Stiggers. Great grandfather to Julian Mercer, and Avery Mercer. Harry practiced family medicine and was the first Black physician to practice at a non-segregated hospital, Brentwood in Warrensville Heights., Ohio. He was chief of staff at Brentwood Hospital. He was on the board of Ohio University Medical School. He helped many deserving Black students that qualified to get full scholarships. He was on the board of Hiram College. On the board of local chapter of the Boy Scouts. I believe he was also on the board of local Blue Cross Blue Shield at one time. He was the house doctor for Leo's Casino. The first integrated nightclub of its kind in Cleveland. His practice was located in on Cedar Avenue so that he could serve the Black community, when Black doctors were a scarcity. In doing so, he made certain that health care was available to those who were in need. He was a medical examiner and made house calls to his patients. He received a high honor from Clevand Clinic for his many years of service in the inner-city community along with Sam Miller, developer, and philanthropist. Harry was a member of the US Army and was honorably discharged in July 1948. He loved bowling and fishing and pistachios. Harry was also an avid golfer and was a member of the N.N.G.A. There will be a memorial service at a time to be determined.
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