1949
James
2007
James Michael Wiggins
November 8, 1949 — August 6, 2007
HARLINGEN:
James Michael Wiggins went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Michael (Mike) was born to loving parents, Billy James (Blue) and Linnie Wiggins, on November 8, 1949 in Memphis, Texas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patty and his precious son James Richardson (Ricky) Wiggins; mother, Linnie Ponder and stepfather, Buster Ponder of Jefferson, Texas; sister, Vonda Wallace and Dennis Pagel of Harlingen, Texas and loving in-laws Archie and Deloria Connell of Harlingen, Texas. In addition, Michael leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. As a beloved husband father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, he will be missed and remembered by all.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Blue Wiggins; son, Charles Randal Wiggins; sister, Toni McDonald; and nephew, Jason Wallace.
Michael was best known and will be remembered for his beautiful voice and being a brilliant guitarist and pianist, both gifts from God, as well as the country western music that he played in the Rio Grande Valley and throughout Texas. Michael’s greatest loves included his family and his music, singing and entertaining. He started performing at age 16 and continued to perform throughout his life. He is best known for performing as “Mike Wiggins and Loco” and “Mike and Vonda”. There are no words to describe the magic of the musical bond between Mike and his beloved sister and best friend Vonda. In 1984 his band finished third in the Tri-State Music Competition held at Gilley’s in Pasadena, Texas.
Michael always had a joke or story to tell and was so loved by all that knew him. He loved to travel and his favorite destinations were Las Vegas and the Caribbean. Mike never met a stranger and chose his best friends for life, Ron and Leslye Crocker of Tyler, Texas and Scott and Jeanne Baker of Harlingen, Texas.
The family would like to acknowledge Edward G. Oorjitham, MD for his outstanding care and loving support of Michael and his family.
Michael greatest joy was watching his son Ricky grow into a fine young man instilled with wonderful values. Michael gave his love and passion to his music and audience in his entertaining and chose to continue to give of himself as an organ donor in his death. Countless lives will be blessed for his unselfishness.
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Harlingen Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Donations can be sent to Captain Mike Kester at the Harlingen Police Department, 1102 South Commerce, Harlingen, Texas 78550.
Visitation will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the family receiving guest from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1406 East Austin, Harlingen, Texas at 4 p.m.
James Michael Wiggins went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Michael (Mike) was born to loving parents, Billy James (Blue) and Linnie Wiggins, on November 8, 1949 in Memphis, Texas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patty and his precious son James Richardson (Ricky) Wiggins; mother, Linnie Ponder and stepfather, Buster Ponder of Jefferson, Texas; sister, Vonda Wallace and Dennis Pagel of Harlingen, Texas and loving in-laws Archie and Deloria Connell of Harlingen, Texas. In addition, Michael leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. As a beloved husband father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, he will be missed and remembered by all.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Blue Wiggins; son, Charles Randal Wiggins; sister, Toni McDonald; and nephew, Jason Wallace.
Michael was best known and will be remembered for his beautiful voice and being a brilliant guitarist and pianist, both gifts from God, as well as the country western music that he played in the Rio Grande Valley and throughout Texas. Michael’s greatest loves included his family and his music, singing and entertaining. He started performing at age 16 and continued to perform throughout his life. He is best known for performing as “Mike Wiggins and Loco” and “Mike and Vonda”. There are no words to describe the magic of the musical bond between Mike and his beloved sister and best friend Vonda. In 1984 his band finished third in the Tri-State Music Competition held at Gilley’s in Pasadena, Texas.
Michael always had a joke or story to tell and was so loved by all that knew him. He loved to travel and his favorite destinations were Las Vegas and the Caribbean. Mike never met a stranger and chose his best friends for life, Ron and Leslye Crocker of Tyler, Texas and Scott and Jeanne Baker of Harlingen, Texas.
The family would like to acknowledge Edward G. Oorjitham, MD for his outstanding care and loving support of Michael and his family.
Michael greatest joy was watching his son Ricky grow into a fine young man instilled with wonderful values. Michael gave his love and passion to his music and audience in his entertaining and chose to continue to give of himself as an organ donor in his death. Countless lives will be blessed for his unselfishness.
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Harlingen Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Donations can be sent to Captain Mike Kester at the Harlingen Police Department, 1102 South Commerce, Harlingen, Texas 78550.
Visitation will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the family receiving guest from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1406 East Austin, Harlingen, Texas at 4 p.m.
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