Billy Fred Wiggs, Sr.

Houlka- Billy Fred Wiggs, Sr., age 75, passed from this world on Sunday, January 30, 2022, and went to be with his Heavenly Father. He was surrounded by family at home in the days before his death. He was born to John Henry Wiggs and Lillie Frances Newell Wiggs on February 13, 1946, in Houlka, MS, and he was the oldest of twelve children.

Mr. Wiggs was in the furniture business for 40-plus years, owning M & W Furniture in Houlka, MS. Before owning his own business, he worked for other manufacturing facilities in the area. He also served in the Mississippi National Guard in his youth.

Before his illness, you would find him outdoors or in the domino hall playing with his friends. He was always in domino tournaments, where he and his partner would often come in at least 3rd place; sometimes, they would even come home with a 1st place trophy. They had won several tournaments the year that he became ill (2019). When he wasn't in the domino hall, he was raising cattle, farming hay, or doing anything else that could get him some time outdoors.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Houston Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. J. Morgan Stanley officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Houston Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Houlka, Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Wiggs; his brothers, Tommy Gene Wiggs and Jim B. Wiggs; and his sisters, Barbara Stegall and Mary Jane Mooneyham.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Wiggs; his daughters, Bonita Wiggs of Pontotoc and Lillie (Michael) Gillespie of Vardaman; his son, Billy F. Wiggs, Jr., of Houlka; grandchildren, Krystal (Kenny) Cockrell of Pontotoc, John Macon Gillespie of Vardaman, and Billy F. Wiggs, IlI, and Silas Creed Wiggs of Pontotoc; and great-grandchildren Zayden Files, Kohen Files, and Sawyer Files, all of Pontotoc.

Other survivors include his mother, Lillie Frances Wiggs of Pontotoc; brothers, Johnny Wiggs and Jerry Wiggs of Houlka; and sisters, Jean (Willie) McVay of Houlka, Janet (Tom) Harsin of Sheridan, Texas, Debra Wiggs of Pontotoc, Tina Stegall (Larry) of Columbus, and Donna Wiggs of Houlka.

He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and other family members who will remember his incessant teasing, big smile, and bigger heart.

Pallbearers will be Danny Ditto, Chris Fedrick, Chad Holcomb, Duane Johnson, Shane Stegall, and Mason Wiggs.

Honorary pallbearers will be his domino friends.

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