Perry Wiggins

Franklin, NC - Perry Wiggins, age 68, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at a Murphy nursing home. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Meleta Stiles Wiggins of Franklin, NC and the late Roy Wiggins. He was a Veteran of the US Navy. He was a retired heavy equipement operator and a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God. He loved gardening, fishing and loved watching Atlanta Braves.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Thomas Wiggins; two daughters, Rhonda Wiggins of Minneapolis, MN and Jennifer Stiles and her husband Judson of Franklin, NC; one step-daughter, Judy McCoy of Franklin, NC; one step-son, Randy Stanley of Franklin, NC; his beloved dog, Misty; one sister, Doris Long and her husband, Donald of Franklin, NC and one brother, James Wiggins and his wife, Mary of Franklin, NC. Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 9 at 2:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Dryman and Rev. Phillip Cochran officiating. Grandsons and Michael Wiggins will serve as pallbearers. The VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post # 108 will conduct complete military graveside rites. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 8 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

An online register is available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.