Archie Baker Wiggins

Archie Baker Wiggins, 80, of Summerville, husband of Jewell Patrick Wiggins, stepped into eternity on October 12, 2015 doing what he loved, deer hunting. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 2 o’clock PM at First Baptist Church of Jedburg, 121 Brewer Road, Summerville. Burial will follow at Summerville Cemetery. Archie was born on February 11, 1935, in Marion, SC in “Wahee on the Big Peedee”, son of the late Harmon Wiggins and Eva (Harrelson) Wiggins as the ninth of 12 children. He enjoyed being with his family and hunting with his brothers. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956. As a Christian who loved the Lord, he was heavily involved in his church. He was ordained as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Jedburg on October 3, 1971. He and his wife were the church custodians for 35 years. He also served in many other capacities as a Sunday School teacher and director, Royal Ambassadors leader, visitation chairman and sang in the choir. His favorite quote in his everyday witnessing was “Are you a born-again believer?” He always took the time to witness and share the love of Jesus Christ wherever he went. Archie is survived by his wife Jewell of nearly 57 years, his children, Felicia Wilson of California and LaWanna Wise (Tommy) of Summerville, SC; grandchildren: Crystal Hall and Amanda Rudisail; great grandchildren: Penelope Hall, Christian Jimenez, Matthew Jimenez, Kimberly Hall and Kathryn Hall; siblings: Florence Cranford, Eleanor Faulk (Stacy) and Hamp Wiggins (Patricia) all of Marion, SC. He was predeceased by siblings, William Wiggins, Austin Wiggins, Frank Wiggins, Almead Ballard, Kitty Hightower, Mary Ella Brown, Rose Gales, Spencer Wiggins; his grandson Curtis Marion Rudisail, III, and grandson-in-law William Heritage Hall. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Jedburg, 121 Brewer Road, Summerville, SC 29483 or The Calista Lynn Smith Education Endowment, 4677 Lowcountry Highway, Yemassee, SC 29445. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040

Archie Baker Wiggins

February 11, 1935 - October 12, 2015