Wiggins Blackfox

Wiggins Blackfox, age 71, of Cherokee, NC, passed away on February 14, 2025, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. He is the son of the late Amanda Littlejohn and Ross Blackfox.
Wiggins was a teacher and a fluent Cherokee speaker. He taught the Cherokee language at Western Carolina University. Wiggins attended Cherokee High School and SCC, where he obtained his surveying license before joining the Native American Surveying Team, traveling through Indian Country to survey Indian land.
In addition to his parents, Wiggins is also preceded in death by his son, Noon Standingdeer; Brothers Wesley and Adam Blackfox; and sister Nancy Blackfox. Nephews, John Bigmeat, Jeff Blackfox, Justin Blackfox, and Anderson "Junior" Wildcatt. Aunt Sally and Esiah Reed and also Foster Mother, Thelma Davis from Brevard, NC.
He is survived by his sister Sarah Wildcatt; Foster Father, Glenn Davis. Foster Brothers, Larry, Billy, and Marty Davis; and Foster Sister Sissy Davis, all from Brevard, NC. He also leaves behind nephew Coon Bigmeat, great-nephew Haven Johnson, and great-niece Shay Postoak, whom he considered his own. Additionally, many cousins survive him.
A visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Blackfox will remain at the church until the service hour at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Merritt Youngdeer and Dan Conseen will officiate. Burial will follow at Blythe Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Long House is in charge of arrangements.