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Kenneth Wiggins Obituary
August 25, 1931 - January 9, 2016
Goldsboro
Kenneth L. Wiggins, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Forsythe Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by his children.
A service celebrating Kenneth's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Rev. James H. Harry officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home.
Kenneth was born in Wayne County on August 25, 1931 to the late Frank and Hazel Britt Wiggins. He was married to the late Inez Hamilton Wiggins who preceded him in death on April 2, 2011. Kenneth owned and operated Wayne Pharmacy in Goldsboro with his family and was honored in 2014 by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy for his 60 years of service. A lifelong pharmacist and trusted friend and neighbor, he worked from sun up to sun down, demonstrating a strong work ethic and a love for his profession and the people he served.
Kenneth was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and had been recognized as a Master Stage Technician with the Gold Masquers. Above all, Kenneth enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Kenneth is survived by his children, Gail Drew and husband, Jim, Ken Wiggins and wife, Mary, Carol Anne Murray, and Mike Wiggins and wife, Christie; his grandchildren, Jonathan Drew, Charlie Drew, Kenneth Wiggins III, Mary Grace Wiggins, Mathew Murray, Mark Murray and wife Leann, Will Murray, Caraleigh Mewborn Mitchell and husband Ryan, and Michael Wiggins; two great-grandchildren, Chelsea Murray and Conleigh Mitchell; sister, Geraldine "Midget" Smith, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Durwood Wiggins; and sister, Jean Hollowell.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked memorials be given to the Indigent Fund at St. Paul United Methodist Church, in memory of Kenneth L Wiggins, 204 E. Chestnut St., Goldsboro, NC 27530.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. seymourfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Wiggins
Lois Sasser
January 3, 2022
He was so helpful to me! I miss seeing him there.
Carol Anne Wiggins Murray
February 4, 2016
Carol Anne Wiggins Murray
February 4, 2016
Carol Anne Wiggins Murray
February 4, 2016
Carol Anne Wiggins Murray
February 4, 2016
John & Becky Selzer & family
January 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wiggins family during your time of loss. His will be difficult shoes to fill since they overflowed with true concern and caring for everyone served by his pharmacy. We were very fortunate to have him touch our lives.
Danny Couch and family
January 19, 2016
Mr. Wiggins and his family are deeply loved and respected on Hatteras Island, where they have been part of the island community for 40 years. Our thoughts prayers, and best wishes during this tough time are with the Wiggins'.
Lois Grimes
January 17, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Mr wiggins was a very respectable, honorable man My family did business with him for many years. May God give the family peace and comfort in the coming days.
Connie Cox
January 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I know Mr. Wiggins will be missed by many. He was a special person. We will be praying for God to give the family strength, peace and comfort in the coming days.
billy mclawhon
January 14, 2016
Our loss is heavens gain.He was a good and trusted friend to all.May God bless and confort the family,friends and staff of Wayne Pharmacy.
MARGARET HEAD
January 12, 2016
I will truly miss MR WIGGINS HE WAS NEVER TO BUSY TO COME TO THAT DOOR AND TALK TO ME I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE WAY HE LOOKED AFTER MY DAUGHTER CINDY AS IF SHE WERE ONE OF HIS OWN THIS PAST YEAR WE HAVE TALKED,LAUGHED, AND EVEN CRIED TOGETHER HE HAD A BIG HEART
Stephanie Forshey
January 12, 2016
I will miss Mr. Wiggins so much, still can't believe he's gone! He always had such an infectious smile, big heart and great love for everyone around him. He never turned anyone away and was such a wonderful boss! Sending my love and prayers to his entire family!
Joyce Stallings
January 12, 2016
Mr. Wiggins was always so kind and helpful to my son, Jeffrey, and me. We will miss him.
January 12, 2016
Ken had a way of making anyone feel special. He will be greatly missed.
Dan and Sharon Millard
Gail Morrison
January 12, 2016
Mr Wiggins was definitely an original. I worked with him several years and saw his compassion for others. Went out of his way to help those that really needed it. I know Wayne Cty will truly miss him
Lynnette Lee
January 12, 2016
I am going to miss this man with a giant heart. He was always there for everyone to share his wisdom , concern for your situation and that big heart of his. I will miss a lot of things about him but I am so thankful for the many treasured memories in my heart that I will always have of him. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us. He made us all better people for knowing and loving him. Rest easy Mr. Wiggins....I will miss you my Buddy :)
Lois Sasser
January 11, 2016
I certainly will miss Mr. Wiggins at Wayne Pharmacy. He was always helpful when I had a question. He helped me one time instead of the doctor helping me! He was always friendly.
Ricky Williams
January 11, 2016
Will miss our joking around @ pharmacy which he truly loved his work and our fishing stories
January 11, 2016
It's hard to believe that he is gone. It seemed like he'd always be there, standing behind the counter, working like a man half his age. I remember taking this picture at the Christmas party so long ago. I admired Mr. Wiggins and would still come to visit him at the pharmacy, even after I stopped working there. He was a very special individual, tough yet soft-hearted. I will truly miss him.
-- Jacqueline Harris, Raleigh, NC
Ellen Clark
January 11, 2016
My name is Ellen Clark. I am the daughter of Margie Hollowell Clark and the granddaughter of Mattie Britt Hollowell. I was sorry to read in the N&O this morning about Kenneth. My prayers and thoughts to my Britt family.
January 11, 2016
Mr. Wiggins was an absolute joy to work with, as was his family at Wayne Pharmacy. My prayers go out to each one and I thank you for the opportunity to have known such a great man.
Faye Spencer
Mike and Denise Coppedge (Colorbrite Carpet Cleaning)
January 11, 2016
Our Deepest Conolences to the Family at this sad time.
Kimberly Rogers
January 11, 2016
your Dad was a special part of my life, he was a great employer and very, kind man... I know he will be sorely missed by all who knew him
Darlene and Alan Scsrborough
January 11, 2016
To Mike and family I am so very sorry for your loss . Your Dad was a great man and he love life he enjoy fishing and we all will miss him a lot . I am praying for you all .
January 11, 2016
We reach out to each of you with great tenderness.Although we are unable to be with you at this time,we are with you in
our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Jo Best
Raleigh,N.C.
Colleen Leftdwrige
January 10, 2016
My Parents loved Mr Wiggins and had all thier medicines filled there until their passing in 2012 and 2013, He was a fine man and well known in the community and will be greatly missed by all, My condolences to the Drew Family and all the other family members
Verna Ruth Bryan
January 10, 2016
Mr. Wiggins was such a well-known and loved man---my parents, Vernon and Jackie Bryan thought the world of Mr. Kenneth Wiggins, and patronized his pharmacy for decades. He is an icon for the Goldsboro community and will be greatly missed. My condolences to the Wiggins Family, and especially my dear high school classmate, Mike. Prayers and Love to you all.
Trevor Cox
January 10, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Wiggins. I enjoyed the time I spent working with him, he was always in a good mood and worked harder than anybody. I will miss being able to stop in, whenever I'm in town for one of his famous jokes and special Regards to the ole Wayne Pharmacy Family and to all of Mr.Wiggin's family and friends.
Lola Wiggins
January 10, 2016
So very sorry for your loss
I extend my sympathy to all the family
Gail Kearney
January 10, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for all the family. I'll always be very thankful for what he did for me...he was always so kind and helpful. He'll be missed. God Bless All!
Dana Williams
January 10, 2016
Mr. Wiggins was always a credit to his community and believed in the welfare of humanity. He will be missed greatly by one and all. My sympathies go out to his family.
Basil Hooper
January 10, 2016
Mr. Wiggins was a wonderful friend and I will miss him very much. He always told me that he considered me part of his family and that meant so much coming from a great man. I truly loved his kindness and friendship. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Gloria and Jack Probeck
January 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this sad time....remembering him as always kind and helpful.
Deleon Sasser
January 10, 2016
What a loss wayne county has. This great man was a friend to all. He would go out of his way to help you whatever your problem was. I am praying for his family that God's hands will be holding theirs during this time. Mr. Wiggins thank you for being the Godly man and an inspiration in my family's life. Deletion and Betty Sasser.
Jennifer Craig
January 10, 2016
I will miss Mr. Wiggins so very much!!! He was a wonderful boss and person!!! He touched many lives including mine!!
Tina Ingram
January 10, 2016
I will miss Mr. Wiggins very much. He was a good person . No matter when you see him he was always in good spirits, and always smiling.
Cathy Dentzer
January 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Wiggins family.
Praying you will all have comfort and peace in the coming days. He was such a kind man.
John and Gail Richards
January 10, 2016
May all of your wonderful memories of Papa fill your hearts today and in the future.He was so special, such an inspiration and example for others. May his love help all of us to lead by his example. Share your love each day, just as he did.
Treise Spears
January 10, 2016
May God swing open the gates of Heaven, embrace your dad, and welcome him home with the words, "Welcome home my good and faithful servant!" It is never easy to lose your parents...whether sudden or expected. I feel your heartfelt pain. Now there is no doubting the baton has been passed to the next generation. I know you and your siblings will honor the legacy of love, honor, and trust left by your parents. I love you guys. Please let me know how I can help.
Angie Head Herring
January 10, 2016
Such a great man. My family and I grew to know and love Mr Wiggins through the years as my sister Cindy Coley worked for him for 28 years. He was special to her and to us. Your family has lost a great man and Goldsboro has lost an icon. I pray that God will give you strength and peace to carry on in this dark time.
Laura Swinson Skinner
January 10, 2016
Mr Wiggins was a wonderful man. He introduced me to the world of pharmacy and trained me how to be a pharmacy technician. I owe him so very much, because he has a lot to do with who I am today. I will greatly miss him. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Janice Gooding
January 9, 2016
To all the Wiggins family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Kenneth. He was a great person. We have been customers at Wayne Pharmacy for many years and always enjoyed talking to him. He will certainly be missed by many people. May God be with each of you during this difficult time. Praying for all the family. Durwood and Janice Gooding
Kriquette Davis
January 9, 2016
Dale and I are holding you all close in prayer and love. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. He is now your guardian angel! May God be with you all during the next days, weeks and months to come giving you comfort.
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