Robert Jerry Wiggins, age 73 of Bonifay, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home in Bonifay. Born, Sunday, November 6, 1949 in Fort Myers, Florida, he was the son of the late Reverend Everett Wiggins and the late Gladys White Wiggins. Jerry was one of ten children who grew up in the Church of God of Prophecy where his father was a preacher in both Florida and Alabama. As a young man, he served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Three days after he was honorably discharged from the US Army he married the love of his life, Denise Louise Travis, in Colorado and whisked her away to Florida where they had two children together. Eventually, he began his own company, Wiggins Dragline Service. As a talented heavy equipment operator, he later joined the Pipeliner’s Union and travelled all over the United States and even the world for work. In his younger days he loved fishing and playing guitar.
After retirement, he simply loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Many stories can be told of what a practical joker he was. He was not only the life of the party, he was the most humble, kind, considerate, thoughtful, loving, positive human being. He always put others needs before his. He will be missed by so many.
Surviving daughters, Wendy Wiggins Seem (Christian) of Brentwood, TN, Sandra Wiggins of Bonifay, FL, grandchildren, Logan, Larson and Lacey Seem of Brentwood, TN, Brooke Duffell of Bonifay, FL, Hunter Duffell (Taylor) of Cottondale, FL, Cameran Duffell and Blane Harris of Bonifay, FL, great grandchild, Jayla Salverson, brothers, Alex Wiggins (Pat) of Loxley, AL, Everett Wiggins and Larry Wiggins (Lois) all of Bonifay, FL, sisters, Ollie Ore, Willie Peacock, Shirley Dupree (Ernie) and Barbara Ward (John) all of Bonifay, FL.
Along with his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Denise Louise Travis Wiggins, brother Arthur Wiggins and sister Linda McGlamery.
A Funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Sims Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ernest Dupree officiating. Interment followed in the Bonifay Cemetery, Bonifay, FL.
The family received friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Sims Funeral Home Chapel.
