HR580: Celebrating the life of Arthur Eugene Wiggins.


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 580
Celebrating the life of Arthur Eugene Wiggins.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, August 28, 2020

 

WHEREAS, Arthur Eugene Wiggins of Emporia, an inspirational spiritual leader with a passion for education and lifelong learning, died on July 9, 2020; and

WHEREAS, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, Arthur Wiggins grew up in Virginia and attended Greensville County Public Schools; after his high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and became the first African American to serve as a chaplain at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Union University (VUU), then continued his education with a master of divinity degree from VUU’s School of Theology and doctoral degrees in divinity, ministry, and theology from Eastern Carolina Christian College; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins served as pastor of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Suffolk, where he hosted a Bible study webinar that reached audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins offered his wise leadership to church communities in the City of Emporia and the Counties of Brunswick, Greensville, and Mecklenburg; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins relished every opportunity to enrich the lives of others by sharing his joyful faith; he could often be found preaching and teaching at local events and gatherings, and served as a chaplain at two correctional facilities; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins worked as an adjunct professor at Southside Virginia Community College and a professor and dean of students at Eastern Carolina Christian College, in addition to teaching classes at two high schools in Emporia; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Sandra; his sons, Deron and Derek, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Arthur Eugene Wiggins, a religious leader and educator who touched countless lives in Southside Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Arthur Eugene Wiggins as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 580

Offered August 27, 2020
Celebrating the life of Arthur Eugene Wiggins.
Patron-- Tyler

WHEREAS, Arthur Eugene Wiggins of Emporia, an inspirational spiritual leader with a passion for education and lifelong learning, died on July 9, 2020; and

WHEREAS, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, Arthur Wiggins grew up in Virginia and attended Greensville County Public Schools; after his high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and became the first African American to serve as a chaplain at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Union University (VUU), then continued his education with a master’s of divinity degree from VUU’s School of Theology and doctoral degrees in divinity, ministry, and theology from Eastern Carolina Christian College; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins served as pastor of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Suffolk, where he hosted a Bible study webinar that reached audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins also offered his wise leadership to church communities in the City of Emporia and the Counties of Brunswick, Greensville, and Mecklenburg; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins relished every opportunity to enrich the lives of others by sharing his joyful faith; he could often be found preaching and teaching at local events and gatherings, and served as a chaplain at two correctional facilities; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins worked as an adjunct professor at Southside Virginia Community College and a professor and dean of students at Eastern Carolina Christian College, in addition to teaching classes at two high schools in Emporia; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Wiggins will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Sandra; his sons, Deron and Derek, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Arthur Eugene Wiggins, a religious leader and educator who touched countless lives in Southside Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Arthur Eugene Wiggins as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.