~Life Reflections~
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carl V. Wiggins announces his transition into eternity on Dec. 8th 2007 after 87 years of life. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Beulah; Sister Jenny, and Brothers Lee, Larry and Jim. Carl is Survived by his daughter, Darlene Schneider; son-in law, Alfred Guess, Ormond Beach, Fl; granddaughter, Kimberly Schneider; grandson, Wil Hicks; and 3 great grandchildren, Jordan, Cierra, Ramsey; and close family friend Jonell Thomas, all of Clearwater, FL; Two nephews Freddy and Chris Fey of Gainesville; and three nieces, Lisa of Daytona Beach, Linda of Miami, FL and Joanne of Montana. And host of other friends and relatives.
Carl was born in Logan West Virginia to Elsie and Frank Wiggins on January 8th 1920. Carl was in and out of orphanages and foster homes over the course of his childhood. Carl joined the First Marine Division, C Company, Third Armored Tank Battalion, where he served in Hawaii, Guam, Peleliu, Guadal Canal, Okinawa and bravely fought in battles on the shores of Iro Jima, Japan during World War II. He was married to Beulah Fey for 50 years until her transition into eternity in 1997. Carl started the first TV antenna business in Daytona Beach in 1956; he also owned and operated a Service Station in the mid 50?s. He maintained multiple careers over his lifetime including but not limited to, security positions with International Speedway, Woolco, GE, driving a Taxi Cab, he was one of the first delivery drivers for the Penny Saver in the late 70?s, a Water Meter Reader and Police Reservist for the City of Holly Hill and many other part-time endeavors. Finally, twice retired from Halifax Hospital after 36 years of loyal service he returned to work at Halifax until he became ill in 2005, where he gained his third retirement. At that time he was relocated to Clearwater, FL until his transition, where he was able to truly enjoy a ?family life? with his Family Caretakers, Kimberly, Wil, Jordan, Ramsey, and Cierra and close family friend Jonell Thomas. He lived an exquisite life teaching his family, friends and acquaintances the true value and meaning of acceptance and love.
Gotta Go
I gotta go, it is time to leave
Why am I here I beg you please
My bags are packed and duty calls
I take one last stand never to fall
I said my words they all know the truth
All my love is held in the hearts of you!
~Favorite Things~
They say in life, of everyone that you encounter each is a teacher and a student. But in memory of Carl AKA Daddy, Grandpa, & PaPa, we will speak of his teachings only.
Carl had many favorite things though small and insignificant in nature they defined who he was.
His first favorite thing was his family. His only daughter Darlene was who he was most loyal to. He loved her immensely and unconditionally. Daddy taught me how to work hard and be proud of my work no matter what the task. He loved Kimberly his only granddaughter and Grandpa taught me patience and tolerance.
He loved his Great-grandchildren, Jordan, Cierra and Ramsey, PaPa taught us history and how to respect and incorporate his history into our future.
He loved Wil and taught him to fight for his family, and respect himself.
He taught all of us how to create our own loving family. He wanted each of you to know that you were a part of his family. Everyone here that is sharing with us today our loss of a beautiful soul was a part of his family. Whether you are here because he touched your life or here because you love someone who loved him, you are his family.
He loved ski hats, to keep his sinuses from acting? up, Juicy Fruit gum, cause his mouth would get dry, cough drops to keep him from getting the flu. He loved pretty women, just because!
He loved eggplant parmesan, pizza, shrimp and pasta, pork and rice and cornbread. And the all important desert, ANYKIND!
But most of all he loved life, not perfectly or completely, but wonderfully!
He thought he had a few regrets the last years of his life, but he filled them with Pizza Parties, Movie nights, Boat rides to Honeymoon Island, Beer and a football Games and Barbeques on the Bay with his family.
His wish for you is that you would do the same.
I?m Free
Don?t grieve for me, for now I?m free
I?m following the path God has laid you see
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day
To laugh to love, to work, or play
Task left undone must stay that way
I found peace at the close of the day
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life?s been full, I savored much;
Good friends, Good times, a loved one?s touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief;
Don?t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, he set me free.
Arrangements entrusted to Veterans Funeral Care.
Darlene and family,
I send my sincerest condolences to you. My thoughts had drifted several times to Carl over the past few months. I had visited him at HMC when he had been so sick; he never knew I was there. Carl would call me periodically and we would catch up on each other’s lives. He always listened and gave me good input. When working in Port Orange, he was always there to give a ride to my car when it rained, or not. He always sent me Christmas cards too. Carl was just about the most likable and genuine person that I have had the pleasure of knowing. Glad to have known you Carl. God Bless.