Birth date: Jan 4, 1940 Death date: Jul 6, 2021
Captain William Frederick Wiggins , USN(ret) William “Fred” Wiggins, 81, passed away on July 6, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama. Fred received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science (Chemistry/Ph Read Obituary
Dear Dona and Donald, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and father. I hope your many wonderful memories of Fred will bring y’all comfort. I feel so blessed to have known Fred and been his barber these last, almost 10 years. It was always a joy and a comfort to have him in my chair.
May God comfort and bless you always, Teena Thomas
PS To Fred: As our old mutual friend, Richard Brady always said, “Happy Day”! ((((Hugs))))
Dona and Donald: It has been said that a true friend is someone who knows the song that's in your heart, and can sing it back to you even when you no longer remember the words. Fred was that kind of friend. Fair Winds and Following Seas, my friend. R.L. "Dick" Mosher, CAPT/USN (Ret)
I want to share this Blue Angel memory of a huge joke we played on Fred, as our maintenance officer parked his car right in front of our hanger, someone borrowed the big forklift and raised his car, and parked it on the Fat Albert ramp secured it down and raised the ramp.
When Fred couldn't locate his car he called the base police, they looked everywhere on the base, no car. The next morning the Marine with the Fat Albert key and the forklift driver removed his car and set it back in his parking space.
He had a big laugh when he found out
It was locked up in Fat Albert.
Rest in Peace my friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Tom Schamberger, CDR (Ret., USN) MO 90-91.
Dona and Donald, We were so saddened to learn of Fred’s passing. Fred was a special friend and a true shipmate. I have so many wonderful memories of the many hours we have spent together both serving in the Navy and enjoying times with our families. Fred had a great sense of humor and some cheerful words of encouragement to share. He could always be counted on to get the tough jobs done. It was an honor to have served our country with him and I treasure our lifelong friendship. Fred will be missed by so many. Take comfort that he has “slipped the surly bonds of earth” and has gone on to a better place. May he rest in peace
