Joseph Frank Diggs, 85, of Southern Pines, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A memorial service will be held at 3PM, Sunday, March 6th 2022 at the Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines, NC.
Joe was born in Stanley County, NC to the late George Alexander Diggs and Margaret (Preslar) Diggs. He served his country in the US Navy, retiring with over twenty years as an Aviation Electrician and Naval Recruiter. Finally settling in Knollwood Village, he made innumerable friends and additional family members. He was always the life of the party and a Good Samaritan, whether it be running errands for others, spreading humor, harassment, joy, or delivering papers by his sidekick, “Kiwi” (for the payment of treats, or course!) He will be sorely missed and loved by every single life he touched for years to come.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Audrey Mary Elizabeth Neary Diggs on July 20, 2016 and a daughter, Shelly Diggs Howard. Also preceding him in death were nine brothers and sisters.
Joe is survived by his son, Stephen Diggs of Asheboro, NC; a daughter, Laurie Diggs Bailey of Philadelphia, PA; A sister, Virginia Cade of Southern Pines, NC; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in memory of Joseph Diggs to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org).
Online condolences may be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
