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Mike Wiggins, Cumberland County, KY (1959-2014)

Mike was an Eastern Kentucky University graduate and had previously been a chef and owner of Lenore’s Restaurant in Burkesville, KY. His favorite professional endeavor was being a paramedic, and was also a volunteer for Hospice of the Bluegrass. He loved spending time at the family cabin at Elk Lake and was most proud of his daughters playing softball and being able to think for themselves. He was a native of Kenton County, KY, the son of the late Ernst Theodore and Mary Elizabeth O’Linger Wiggins. His wife, Becky Grider Wiggins, survives. He leaves two direct living descendants.

Mike Wiggins, 55, of Lexington, Kentucky died Monday, September 22, 2014 at his residence.

Visitation will be held 3pm-6pmCT/4pm-5pmET, Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY, in Lexington, KY. An additional visitation will be held 11am-1pmCT, Friday, September 26, 2014, at Ballou and Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Burkesville, KY 42717 with the funeral service following at 1pmCT, Friday, September 25, 2014. Burial will follow in the Burkesville Cemetery.



Mike Wiggins, Cumberland County, KY (1959-2014)

Born Monday, March 23, 1959 in Ft. Mitchell, Kenton County, KY, he was the son of the late Ernst Theodore and Mary Elizabeth O’Linger Wiggins. He died Monday, September 22, 2014 in Lexington, Fayette County, KY, at the age of 55 years, five months, and 30 days.

Mike was an Eastern Kentucky University graduate and had previously been a chef and owner of Lenore’s Restaurant in Burkesville, KY. His favorite professional endeavor was being a paramedic, and was also a volunteer for Hospice of the Bluegrass. He loved spending time at the family cabin at Elk Lake and was most proud of his daughters playing softball and being able to think for themselves. Survivors include his wife, Becky Grider Wiggins of Lexington, KY, and the following:
  • Two daughters: Sarah E. Wiggins and Katharine L. Wiggins both of Lexington, KY

  • One brother: Charles Wiggins of Dry Ridge, KY

  • One aunt: Jane (Richard) Heil of Chicago, Illinois

  • Father-in-law: Jessie Grider (Brenda) of Burkesville, KY Brother-in-law: Jessie Grider, Jr.(Candace) of Burkesville, KY
  • Sisters-in-law: Patty Polston of Burkesville, KY; and Susan Anderson(Larry) of Spencer, IN

  • And a host of cousins and friends
Memorial contributions are suggested the American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Dr., Chicago, IL 60693.

Send a condolence to the family of Mike Wiggins

Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, in charge of arrangements.


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