Funeral services for Edward Leon”Eddie” Wiggins, Sr., 70, of Skiatook, were held Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Sperry United Pentecostal Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Fred Oates officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Donald Jewell, Kenneth Wilkinson, Carl Ralls, Allen Martin, Skyler Wilkinson, and Ricky Collins. Honorary casket bearers were Edward L. Wiggins, Jr., Scott Goekler, Ryan Martin, David Gulley and Mike Gulley.
Eddie was born June 25, 1940 in Tulsa, OK to Jim and Mary Ann (Boyd) Wiggins. He passed away November 21, 2010 in Tulsa, OK.
Eddie enjoyed his time working as a welder and as a mechanic. He loved to fish, work in his yard, cooking, and music. Most of all, he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Wiggins; daughter, Tina Goekler and husband Scott; son, Edward Wiggins, Jr. and wife Katie; grandchildren, Lexie, Zach, and Alex; sisters, Joann Benight and Delores Gulley; numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Mary Ann Wiggins; brother, Jim Wiggins; and his beloved cousin, Artis Wiggins.
Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.
Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.