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EDWARD OSCAR DIGGS M.D.
Dr. Edward O. Diggs, 102, died peacefully on November 6, 2022, in Silver Spring, MD. Throughout his life, he maintained his keen interest in science and medicine, his dedication to justice and equality, and his wry sense of humor.
Dr. Diggs was born In Winston-Salem, NC on June 6, 1920, to James Thackery and Mabel Kennedy Diggs. He graduated from Winston-Salem Teachers College in 1937, at the age of 17. During WWII, he served in the Army from 1942 to 1946, providing literacy training for recruits.
In 1951, he was one of the first two African Americans to enroll in the UNC Medical School where he graduated in 1955. In 1956, he began his family practice in High Point, NC. In 1959, Dr. Diggs moved his family to Washington, D.C. where he served as a medical officer at St. Elizabeth's Hospital until he retired in 1978.
He is predeceased by his first wife, Hazel Galloway in 1978; his second wife, Ruth Parker in 2014; his daughter, Beverley; and grandson, Edward.
He is survived by his sister, Gloria; children: Edward O., II. (Marianna); Sharon P. (Michael); and Lisa C. (William); step-children: Catherine; Wendy (Stephen); William (Patria); eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
A family memorial service will take place in North Carolina.
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Phil Nash
November 15, 2022
My thoughts & prayers are with you Catherine, Wendy, Butchie and Robbie.
Bessie Jones
November 15, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you
celebrate a life well lived.
May God bless and comfort you all at this difficult time.
Bessie Jones
November 15, 2022
Condolences to Cathy, Wendy and William who I know very well, but to the entire family what a blessing to have a love one with an awesome legacy such as Dr Diggs. What a meaningful and purposeful time on this earth. May God bless you all at this difficult time.
Debra Brown
November 14, 2022
Sending my deepest & sincerest condolences to Lisa & Billy. Bless Dr. Digg's heart. May he forever rest in peace.
Andrea and Winston
November 14, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to Lisa, Billy, and family. Love and hugs, Andrea and Winston.
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