Harold A. Wiggins,Jr.

Harold A. Wiggins, Jr., of Lexington, SC, passed away August 22, 2015, at the age of 68. Harold graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1971 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as an engineer for Eastman-Kodak for 18 years.  He started his professional landscaping business, Twin Rivers Lawncare and Landscaping, while still in college and kept his landscaping business for 35 years.   Harold was officially retired but stayed busy doing professional outfitting.  He married Karen Clarke on March 27, 1999, and their son, Harold, III (Harry) was born on January 4, 2001.  Harold taught engineering classes at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC, and mentored young men at Lexington Technology Center in Lexington, SC.  He was active for many years in the Lexington Baptist Church Children's Ministry as a Sunday School Teacher and with the AWANAS program.  Harold was active in his professional societies, most notably the Greater Columbia Landscape Association where he won many awards, including Landscaper of the Year in the 1990's.  He was a Lifetime Member of the National Rifle Association and active in the local Lexington, SC Chapter of the NRA. Harold was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman.  He was a loving and faithful husband and father. Harold was a kind and generous friend. We have lost a truly great man.

 

Survivors include his wife, Karen Clarke Wiggins; son, Harry Wiggins both of Lexington, SC; daughter, Melissa Wiggins; granddaughter, Anne Wiggins both of Charleston, SC; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Karen Clarke of Shelby, NC, Warren Clarke of Covington, GA; nieces and nephews, Hannah Speights and family of San Paulo, Brazil, Jessica Clarke and Susannah Clarke of Urumchi, China, Gloria Clarke, Josh Clarke, and Noah Clarke of Shelby, NC, Rebecca Clarke of Columbia, SC; as well as numerous cousins.

 

A Funeral Service for Harold will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015, 11:00 AM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. Scott Downing officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, 1173 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, August 28, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Flowers are accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA  22030.