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Wardell Diggs Obituary
Wardell was born October 1, 1939 the son of Peter and Lena Diggs in Yazoo, Mississippi. He earned a Doctorate Degree from the University of Iowa in Psychology. Wardell enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading, jogging/walking, basketball, football, traveling, camping, old black and white movies and various kinds of music.
Wardell is survived by his daughter, Tamera Lynette (Donald) Diggs-Tate, grandchildren, Kolby and Breyawnnie; step grandchildren, Autumn and Jheris; step great grandchildren, Charles, Zoee, Kordell, Aniyah, Avayah, Anthony Jr. and Amani; longtime companion, Ogeretta Branch; siblings, Lawrence Diggs and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Stephanie Luanne and husband Roderick; and his brothers, Tyree, Peter Howard II, and Otha and his sisters, Lincoln, Dorothy, Frances and Algean. He will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
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