James Darrell Wiggins

James Darrell Wiggins, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in his residence.

Darrell was born on December 3, 1932 in Oakdale, LA to James Addison and Dovie Ballard Wiggins.  He graduated from Oakdale High School & McNeese State University.

His hobbies included, stealing watermelons as a kid, sleeping in church as an adult, burning the piney woods of Oakdale, outrunning the cops on his Harley with his precious dogs in tow, running his ship ashore, and pranking his family. He spent most of his days covered in sawdust, building pallets, and drinking his beloved elixir, coffee.

Darrell was a God loving, wife fearing, kid at heart. He cherished his family above all else.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Suzanne Lea Harvey, and Lizabeth Jane Wiggins; grandchildren, Amanda Harvey, and Travis Harvey; brother, Shelly Wiggins of Many, LA; sister, Joyce Ponder of Natchitoches, LA.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Wiggins, his brother, Guy Wiggins, sister, Ruth McDaniel, and his parents.

His funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Sale Street Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Travis Harvey will be the celebrant. Services are entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be Monday in the church from 9:00 AM until the start of the service. *Mask required… Please respect social distancing.