Benny Wiggins

Mr. Wiggins passed from this life on Wednesday, December 30, at his home in Hornsby.

A native of Hardeman County, he was born May 29, 1956, son of the late Wiley Garson Wiggins and Ola Mae Mills Wiggins and lived all of his life here. He worked for Westvaco Corporation in the timber industry for 27 years performing various tasks. He was also Fire Chief and Police Commissioner of Hornsby, a former alderman and took care of his wife, Joyce Ann Wiggins, for two years prior to her death in 2012. He enjoyed visiting and talking, working with tools and in his shop, watching television, especially The Walton's, Gunsmoke and most all westerns. He was a very independent person, working on vehicles and lawnmowers and was well known for helping others. He attended String Town Pentecostal Church in Lexington, TN. He could often be found at Smokey Joe's Restaurant in Selmer. He received his greatest enjoyment from being around his family, whom he dearly loved.

Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Upright of Selmer; five sisters, Elsie Mae James of Bolivar, Shirley Ervin of Toone, Margie Baker of Hornsby, Lee Brock (Leon) of Hickory Valley and Frances Crouse (John) of Hornsby; three brothers, Billy Wiggins of Bethel Springs, Coy Wiggins (Betty) of Pocahontas and Bobby Wiggins (Lisa) of Selmer; 2 grandchildren, Camron and Hunter Upright; and one great grandchild. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Lee Wiggins; several half brothers and sisters, Austin, Bedford and Henry Wiggins, Hazel Hargett, Zula Cox and Eula Hadley; 3 brother in laws, Coy Ervin, Thomas Baker and M.J. James; and a sister-in-law Dewrell Wiggins. Memorial contributions in his name may be sent to The Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org/donate).

While visiting or attending services for Mr. Wiggins, please consider the following guidelines:

* Maintain 6 feet between yourself and the next closest person;
* Refrain from hugs and handshakes;
* When you sneeze or cough, use your elbow to cover your nose and mouth;
* Wash your hands often;
* Avoid touching your face; and
* Minimize time spent in places where people gather.

Thank you for your consideration.