Claude E. "Gene" Wiggs

October 25, 1938 — March 3, 2015

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. 13^th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial gust register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.

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Claude E. "Gene" Wiggs

October 25, 1938 — March 3, 2015

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