Anthony Wade Huggins

Anthony Wade Huggins, Sr. was born October 17, 1952 in Tampa, FL the son of Mae Louise Leatherwood Huggins and the late R. C. Huggins, Sr.

He was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Bell on August 3, 1974.

Mr. Huggins worked as an automobile mechanic for many years. He enjoyed building dune buggies, working on antique cars and race cars, and rebuilding antique tractors. After moving into McNairy County Health Care, he spent many hours playing dominos and bingo with his nursing home family. Mr. Huggins was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Corinth, MS.

Mr. Huggins departed this life on March 6, 2018 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 65 Years, 4 Months, 17 Days. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Ann Huggins of Selmer, TN; a son, Wade and wife Melba Wilbanks Huggins of Selmer, TN; a grandchild, Connor Huggins of Selmer, TN; his mother, Mae Louise Leatherwood Huggins of Bethel Springs, TN; two sisters, Dorothy Cloud and husband Gary of Murfreesboro, TN and Mary Kaye Reed and husband James of Bethel Springs, TN; three brothers: R. C. Huggins, Jr. and wife Marcella of Ramer, TN, Tim Huggins and wife Vivian of Bethel Springs, TN, and Brian Huggins of Selmer, TN; his best friend, David Coats of Bethel Springs, TN; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his father, Mr. Huggins was preceded in death by a son, Joey Lee Huggins, and his step-father, Billy Huggins.