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Vance Wiggins Obituary

BRYSON CITY - Vance William Wiggins, 78, passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. He was born May 7, 1946, in Bryson City, near the waters of Laurel Branch, son of the late Paul Wilson Wiggins and Alice Watkins Wiggins. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Merritt Wiggins; grandson Jesse William Wiggins; and brothers, Carl McArthur, Paul D. and Edwin L. Wiggins.
Vance was employed by Wiggins Construction. He worked on many commercial and industrial construction projects from Florida to Washington, DC. His legendary work effort constructed, maintained and renovated many buildings in Union and Mecklenburg County. He developed long standing relationships that survived him. To know Vance was to experience real ingenuity, absolute integrity and heartfelt charisma. Vance enjoyed riding motorcycles which was secondary to his love of his work. His joy for life and smile will be missed by many.
Vance is survived by his children, Lori (Donald Helms) Wiggins of Waynesville and Michael Wiggins of Monroe; granddaughter, Tristyn Wiggins of Asheville; brothers, Clarence Wiggins of Bryson City and Blake (Wanda) Wiggins, of Monroe; and sister, Ruth (Tom) Roberts of Monroe.
There will be a celebration of life held Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., at 1106 Charlie Williams Road, Monroe, North Carolina.
Smoky Mountain Funeral Service Crematory is caring for the Wiggins family. An online register is available at smokymountaincremations.com.

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Published by The Smoky Mountain Times from Dec. 4 to Dec. 10, 2025.

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