James Martin Wigginton was born July 25, 1918 in Belmont, Mississippi the son of the late James Thomas Martin and Betty Elizabeth Tate Wigginton.
He was united in marriage to Mildred Chambers on July 12, 1941.
Mr. Wigginton was a graduate of Michie High School. He was a farmer, electrician, and plumber by trade, and was a member of the Michie First Baptist Church. Mr. Wigginton enjoyed hunting and fishing, and liked to play dominos with his friends. He was known for raising bird and rabbit dogs, and he owned, trained, and showed Tennessee Walking Horses.
Mr. Wigginton departed this life on November 28, 2011 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 93 Years, 4 Months, 3 Days. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mildred (Chambers) Wigginton of Michie, TN; a son, Jerry Sanford Wigginton and wife Regenia Durbin Wigginton of Michie, TN; five grandchildren: Jeremy Sanford Wigginton and wife Marcia, Christie Leigh (Wigginton) Tucker and husband Harold Scott Tucker, Tommy Vinson Wigginton and wife Julia, Stacey Shea Wigginton and wife Lori, Jimmy Todd Wigginton and wife Misty; twelve great-grandchildren: Jacob Wigginton, Morgan Wigginton, Madison Wigginton, Hunter Wigginton, Ansley Wigginton, Allison Wigginton, Mitchell Tucker, Briley Wigginton, Jackson Wigginton, Marlee Tucker, Milee Tucker, and Aaliyah Wigginton; a daughter-in-law, Ann Wigginton of Michie, TN; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Wigginton was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Wigginton; four sisters: Iva Mae Wallace, Clara North, Lucille Wagoner, and Martha Burks; and a brother, Larkin Wigginton.