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Lanxcene Wiggins


Sunrise: April 20, 1941

Sunset: August 20, 2020

On August 20, 2020 in the early morning hours at Obici Hospital, God sent his angels to bring our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother to his heavenly home. Lanxcene Wiggins (Hank) was born April 20, 1941 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Lee and Viola Wiggins.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Carolyn Veal-Wiggins; his devoted sidekick, Roscoe the dog; three sons, Michael L.
Veal (Kisha), Ricky Veal (Jennifer) and Rodney Veal; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Mikaya, Michael I., Laylah, Jaylen, Jasmine, Jamari; one great-grandchild, Kinsley Santora; five sisters, Leola Veale, Dorothy Dickens, Marjorie Thompson,
Shirlene Banks and Diann Pittman; two brothers, James Wiggins (Joyce) and Reginald Wiggins (Leslie) and a host of family and friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, Lester Wiggins and Raymond E. Wiggins, Sr.

Viewing Friday, August 28, 2020 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, August 29, 2020 2:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service Portsmouth Chapel Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Boulevard Chesapeake, VA 23321 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    Hybernia Peace says

    It’s hard to lose someone who meant so much to all of us, and even harder that we can’t all be together to say good-bye. May God give you peace to bring comfort; courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in you heart.

    With heartfelt condolences

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    Travis W Collins says

    I give my deepest condolences to the family. Lanxcene was a very person to know.

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    Dennis & Belva Boyd says

    Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.

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    Magalene McKelvey says

    To Mr. Wiggins, family and friends, you are in my prayers for your loss.. May God give you the strength to carry on, during this uncertain time.

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    Linda Hayden says

    Earth has no pain that heaven cannot heal…
    We pray with the Wiggins family and for the family. Our condolences.
    Linda Shoulders Hayden and family.

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    veryl j hines says

    2 Timothy 1:12
    Continue to trust in God even in times of sorrow. I am praying for the family during this time of lost of someone we respected all of our life.
    Have comfort in knowing that God can use even the death of a loved one to strengthen our faith in Him.
    May Grace and Mercy bring comfort and peace to you.
    Condolences-Veryl Jean Stanley Hines -Arkansas/ Texas family

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    James L Veale Jr says

    The best uncle a person could ask for. I will never forget going to the drag races with you. Thanks for all you have done for me…Love you Lank

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    June I. King says

    My deepest condolences to my dear friend, Carolyn and her family. I know this is a difficult time i so many ways, but keep the faith. God will see you through it. You are not alone. I am also here for you. I love you, My Friend.

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    Maurice O Miller says

    To my friend and road warrior, May Jesus grant you passage into His rest. May the Lord continue to bless your wonderful family.????

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