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Obituary For Ruben Wiggins, Jr.
Mr. Ruben Wiggins, Jr., 71, of Phenix City, AL passed Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Phenix City, AL.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Minister Quardarious Hood, officiating. Burial to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. EST.
Mr. Ruben Wiggins, Jr. "Junior" was born June 16, 1952 in Phenix City, AL.
Ruben attended South Girard High School and graduated in 1970. He attended Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) before getting drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served until 1975. He worked in various fields throughout his life, including IT. He loved music, watching movies, and made friends wherever he went. He served as a mentor to many.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Wiggins; mother, Gladys Wiggins and father, Ruben Wiggins, Sr.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories a daughter, Torie (Aaron) Wilkins of Cincinnati, OH; brothers, Alfonso Wiggins and Timothy Wiggins both of Phenix City, AL; nieces and nephews; close friend, Jeffery Hunter; Michelle Williams, whom he loved like a daughter and a wealth of other family members and friends.
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Frank L Giles sent Peace Lily for Ruben Wiggins, Jr. - July 25, 2023
The Giles Family sends condolences to the family of our friend Ruben Wiggins, Jr. Ruben was a good soul and a bright light to his friends. May God's Blessing be with his family. Dr. Frank L. Giles
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Ruben Wiggins, Jr. - July 20, 2023
Praying for the Wiggins family
Condolences to the Family. I'm the Granddaughter of Annie Pearl Nelson; Aunt Gladys sister. Prayers for your comfort and strength. Rest in Heavenly Peace Ruben. Cuz Brenda Daniel 😢💔🌹🙏
RIP classmate 1970 "Bulldogs". You will truly be missed. Condolences to the Family. Cynthia Harley Austin
To the family of Ruben, my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during the loss of my childhood friend from "Bailey Hill". Respectfully, Reginald Hill & family, Phenix City, AL.
My dearest friend, words can not express how much you will be missed. You always had a way of making something that sounded so bad be ok. I will truly miss your knowledge and words of wisdom. Rest well and in peace my dear friend.
Condolences to the family and friends! Praying for strength. Gwen Pitts, Phenix City, Al.
I am so sorry that you have gone and let us have known you for a lifetime and thank you for being your friend so I thank God for letting me know you
Unspeakable loss and sorrow.💔 Our deepest condolences and steadfast prayers to cousin Timothy, Ruben "Jr's" daughter, Torie and rest of family. Rest in Heavenly Peace Ruben Jr. Love Aunt Jolean McCoy and cousins Joann, Shirlene and Vernelle.
My thoughts and prayers r with the family.my condolences.
Rest well jr.you will be missed!st
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