William Michael "Mike" Wigginton Jr.

William "Mike" Michael Wigginton, Jr. of McAlester, Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the McAlester Regional Health Center Emergency Room.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Bishop Chapel of Memories.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Central Christian Church with Pastor Nolen Lake officiating. The burial will follow at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Wigginton, Rick Wigginton, Trey Wigginton, Matthew Wigginton, Cody Coberly, Cole Wigginton, Doug Hummel and Terry Williams.
Mike was born in McAlester, Oklahoma to William Michael Wigginton, Sr. and Ruthie Belle (Rowland) Wigginton. He married Tammy Charline Muenster on November 26, 1994 in Ashland, Oklahoma.
Mike graduated from Pittsburg High School with the Class of 1986. He joined the United States Navy when he turned 18. and was inducted on August 26, 1986. Mike served honorably, including 3 years of sea duty, and was discharged on June 26, 1990. In August of that same year, he attended Southeastern College in Durant. With the Desert Storm threat on the rise, Mike decided to join the United States Army to be included in the "first boots on the ground". Although, he was not one of the first boots on the ground, Mike served 2 years in the United States Army. Mike was a member of the Central Christian Church.
He was a loving husband, father, and brother He will be remembered for his quiet demeanor, sharp wit, and laid-back spirit. Mike had a brilliant mind, full of facts both useful and not, and an uncanny memory that never failed him. He was passionate-about his beliefs, his family and life itself- and never shied away from a good debate. He loved to tease, often sparking playful arguments that somehow made you laugh, think, and roll your eyes all at once.
Mikes humor, generosity, and unwavering presence made a lasting impact. Though he may have kept his words few, his actions spoke volumes. His memory will live on in the stories shared, the laughter remembered and the love he gave so freely
Mike was preceded in death by his parents: William Michael Wigginton Sr. and Ruthie Belle (Rowland) Wigginton.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tammy (Muenster) Wigginton; his sons: William Michael Wigginton, III "Trey", and Matthew Wigginton; brothers: Steve Wigginton and wife, Roxanne, and Rick Wigginton and wife, Staci; sister, Traci Lynn Coberly; nieces and nephews: Stefani Catalano and husband, Pete, Jami Tims and husband Joel, Hollis Wigginton and wife, Lexus, Chessie Wigginton, Addison Wigginton, Samantha Jo Martinez and husband, Ricardo, Cody Coberly, and Cole Wigginton; along with several great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.