Joe Norris Wiggins was born on Tuesday, September 13, 1938 to Horace and Alice (Deloach) Wiggins, in Early Branch, South Carolina. Joe was educated in the St. Johns County School District. He was initially employed as an aircraft structural technician with Fairchild Manufacturing Company and later continued in that role with the Grumman Corporation. Joe enjoyed cooking, baking cakes, photography, and playing cards. He liked to dress and spend time with family. Joe grew up in Antioch Baptist Church, St. Augustine. Later, he became a member of Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, Palatka. Joe accepted and acknowledged Christ as his personal Savior. 

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in eternal rest by his sisters, Betty Lou Gilyard and Dorothy Holman; grandson, Taveres Randell; step-son, Henry L. Thomas.

Joe Norris Wiggins entered the sunset of life on Monday, February 2, 2026, at UF Health St. Johns Hospital, St. Augustine.

Cherished memories of Joe remain with: his daughters, Alice Vanderpool, Hampton, VA; Jacqueline Major, Deerfield Beach; grandchildren, Willie D. Strobridge, Daryl J. (Izona) Wiggins, Alton D. Strobridge, Lt Col Avis L. (Gerald) McCaslin, Romalice Randell and Angel Randell, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen (Anthony, Sr.) Williams, Palatka; step-children, Mae T. Burch, Sandra J. Thompson, Patricia A. Branch, all of St. Augustine; Nathaniel B. McCall, York, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Visitation of family and friends will be held from 4-6 p.m., Friday, February 13, at Antioch Baptist Church, 833 Pearl St, St. Augustine. A Celebration of Joe's Life will commence at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 14, at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Ave, Palatka. Rev. Karl N. Flagg, Senior Pastor and Eulogist. Interment: Oak Hill West Cemetery.