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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Roy William
Wiggins
November 14, 1943 – February 20, 2026
Roy Wiggins, 82, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. The Wayne County native had been a faithful employee of Jesup Tire Shop and even after retirement would advertise for his beloved company. Roy would even tinker with tires at home. When he wasn't working, he would love to go drop a line in the water and collect old bottles. Family was very important to him and they returned that respect taking care of him in his last days. His wife of 59 years, Marie Pierce Wiggins preceded him in death along with their son, Ted Wiggins and daughter, Peggy Wiggins May; granddaughter, Krystal May; brothers, Earl, Ed, Donald and Wayne Wiggins; sister, Lorene Grant.
Survivors are 3 daughters, April (Robbie) Finch of Odum, Wendy Clay of Jesup and Chasity (Garrett) Smith of Baxley; a son, Roger (Sonya) Wiggins of Swansea, South Carolina; sisters, Betty Hodges and Avis (Ron) Lewis; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Monday, February 23, 2026 at Rinehart Chapel with Rev. Calvin Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Roger Wiggins, Richard Yarbrough, Robbie Finch, Kevin May, Jr., Neio and Kagy Slaughter and Garrett Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff, former and current employees of Jesup Tire Shop.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.
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