Herrin- Claude E. “Gene” Wiggs, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 6:46 PM, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.
Gene was born on October 25, 1938 in Anna to Claude R. and Roberta (Cerney) Wiggs. He began working many years ago at Skelly’s Truck Stop in Marion and several years in mobile home repair. He ended his career working the press at Sheller Globe UTA.
He was Baptist and attended Lone Oak Baptist Church in Energy. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers and enjoyed spending time outside on his porch swing and with his grandchildren.
Survivors include-
Son- Scott Wiggs and wife Donalle of Zeigler
Daughter- Melissa Gibson and husband John of Zeigler
Son- Darrin Wiggs of Herrin
Son- Shane Wiggs and wife Amber of Herrin
Eleven Grandchildren:
Kayla Wiggs of Herrin
Baker Wiggs of Herrin
Gabby Dover of Zeigler
Paige Wiggs of Zeigler
Zach Wiggs of Zeigler
Arika Gibson of Zeigler
Dawn McCool of Ohio
Sam Gibson of Zeigler
McKenzie Wiggs of Marion
Evan and Mason Wiggs of Herrin
Three Great Grandchildren plus one on the way:
Caitlyn Williams of Zeigler
Max Williams of Zeigler
Victoria Williams of Zeigler
Sister- Patsy Dillon of McClure
Sister- Mary Bradley of Marion
Sister- Carolyn Hammond and husband Donald of Lick Creek
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents and son- Stephen Wiggs.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 9, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Jerry Schell will officiate. Entombment will follow at Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Energy. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.
Memorial donations are suggested to the American Stroke Association and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial gust register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.