Esthers Lamar Wiggins, Jr.

 Esthers Lamar Wiggins, Jr. died Thursday, April 4, 2024, following an extended illness.

Graveside services will be held at 2pm Saturday, April 6, 2024, from the Goodwater Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Clayburn Huff and Bro. Rayburn Huff officiating.

Mr. Wiggins was born on April 25, 1947, in Jackson, MS to his parents Esthers L. Wiggins, Sr. and Carrie McNeil Wiggins.   He was a member of Goodwater Baptist Church, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  Mr. Wiggins was self-employed as a Oil & Gas land man.   He also served his country in the United States Army.  He loved his family, spending time with them and he also enjoyed the outdoors.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Larry C. Wiggins.

 Survivors include his wife of  31 years, Diane Wilkerson Wiggins of Forest, sons; Richard Karr Wiggins, Eddie Dearman (Gayla), and Michael Dearman (Kara).  He also leaves a legacy of 7 grandchildren; Breanna Dearman, Logan Dearman, Katelyn Dearman, Rory Dearman, Rylan Dearman, David Jeffrie Deese, and Chryselynn Martin.

 Pallbearers are: Richard Karr Wiggins, Eddie Dearman, Michael Dearman, Logan Dearman, Nick Muirhead, and Charlie Bell. Honorary pallbearer and best friend, Rylan Dearman. 

 Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest is honored to serve the Wiggins family.