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Irving L. Haggins

Irving L. Haggins, age 90, of Richmond, departed this life on October 16, 2025.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Joyce Haggins. He is survived by three children, Andrea Arreguin(Candido) of Lilburn, GA, Marcus Haggins(Ashlie) of Chesterfield, VA and Desiree Jones(Steve) of Champaign, IL; a devoted brother, Barksdale Haggins(Joyce); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; a sister-in-law, Mildred Haggins(Charles) of Detroit, MI; other relatives and friends, among them, his loyal and loving companion, Aretha Branch.

Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11 a.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh Street, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral time. Rev. Kevin L. Jones, Pastor. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church on Thursday at 10:45 a.m.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 21, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Irving Haggins

Oct

22

Visitation

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home

2011 Grayland Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

Oct

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Ebenezer Baptist Church

216 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220

Funeral services provided by:

Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home

2011 Grayland Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220

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