Thairdy Wiggins, Jr., of Greenwood, MS, died Monday, September 8, 2025 at Golden Age Nursing Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Williams & Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood, with visitation 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Itta Bena Cemetery.

Mr. Wiggins was born August 24, 1938 in Carroll County to Thairdy Wiggins, Sr. and Hortense Caroll Wiggins. He attended the Abundant Life Church in Greenwood. Thairdy, or Junior or "cuz" as he was affectionately called, was an avid hunter, national champion drag racer, and one of the best mechanics around. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Wiggins, his sister, Betty Singleton (Johnny), brothers in law, Billy Barefoot and Bill McNeer, and his parents.

He is survived by his daughters, Melinda Wiggins (David DeVito) of Durham, NC, Jennifer Riley of Fort Worth, TX, Twylah Thomas of Winona, Stephanie Hammond (David Louis) of Starkville, and Kelsey Thomas (Cody) of Lexington; grandchildren, Thomas Riley, Brooke Carpenter (Brandon), Madeline Ruthelford (Austin), Jesse Peacock, and Brayden Thomas; and great-grandchildren, Aubree Carpenter, Hayden Carpenter, Allie Carpenter, and Ava Ruthelford. He is also survived by his brothers, Bernard Wiggins (Gladys) and Granville Wiggins (Larenda); and sisters, Jean Barefoot, Peggy Hobson (Earl), and Carolyn McNeer.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dwayne Wiggins, David Wiggins, Jr., Trampas Skelton, Gee Wiggins, Brandon Carpenter, and Austin Ruthelford.

Memorials may be made to Grace Hospice, 200 East Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930 or Golden Age Nursing Home, 2901 Highway 82 East 38930.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.