Fred Wiggins, Jr.

Newalla resident, Fred Wiggins Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at his home. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at New Life Baptist Church in Newalla with Pastor Jimmy Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Harrah Memory Lane Cemetery. Fred Wiggins Jr. was born March 26, 1940 in Kingston, Oklahoma to Charles Fredrick Wiggins and Bessie Oleta (Nail) Wiggins. He attended Choctaw schools. On June 12, 1958 he married Ruby (Birdsong) in Shawnee. He worked as a finish carpenter. They bought a home on Lake Eufaula and lived there for 28 years before moving to Newalla. Fred enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter: Anita June Rider, 2 brothers: Clifford Eugene and Leroy Wiggins, and a sister: Virginia Ruth Martin. He is survived by: Wife: Ruby Wiggins of the home; Sisters: Margaret Hutton and Jerrie Louise; and other family and friends.