Mr. Henry, Brittany Pianovich and Henry Wiggins III, his grandson.

I just found out about Mr. Henry’s passing. I’m sad to hear it. 
He was a character. He came in often for lunch or early dinner. He always got his regular order. A jr Lot-O-Burger, fries with no salt or on occasions soft serve ice cream or a strawberry sundae. He’s been a customer since we moved in. 
He was always happy and asked how I was doing. Always had a smile. Was friendly with the employees. I was always happy to see him walking in. Sometimes I’d see him driving around in his truck running his errands in Destrehan. 
I have noticed his absence and have missed him. 
Rebecca Dugally at Buddy’s Frostop in Destrehan 
Liz Trahan, Mr. Henry and me.

So sorry for your loss. He was a great neighbor and will be missed

I am sorry to hear of Henry Wiggin's passing. Henry was an excellent tradesman; He did wonders working with wood, making cabinets, shelves, desks, tables, etc. Amazingly, anything I ever asked him to do was completed within just a day or so, done to perfection. He was a most interesting person, always tinkering with something like fitting a bicycle with some kind of engine contraption and trying it out on Dunleith Street, doing 100 mph..  A humble, simple man, extremely talented, willing to do anything for anybody, honest, generous, and a great friend to many. Henry personified the spirit of the Beatitudes in Matthew's Gospel. Well-done good and faithful servant! Henry, commend us all to the Lord. Rest in peace with your dear wife, Patsy. We'll remember you always. (Father Harry Bugler)

Mr.  Wiggins figured out exactly what my new principal’s desk should look like when I had no idea.  He listened to me and created the PERFECT, yet unusual, workspace.  He worked with joy and he loved to be of service.   He was proud to be a carpenter.

I'm sad to find out that my buddy Mr. Henry has passed away, I will certainly miss running into him at various places around Destrehan. He and I worked together at SCB for several years, he was exactly twice my age and we joked about that often. He patiently taught me so many skills that I still use on the job today ! I was always amazed by his wealth of knowledge and especially his incredible talent in woodworking and furniture making. When he retired from SCB he surprised me with a beautiful handmade tackle box that I will admire and appreciate unit my last day on earth. We shared so many great days working together......and some not so great ones, LOL, he had such a great sense of humor ! Rest in peace my friend !!! Thanks for everything, Brett

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Henry Elton Wiggins Sr.

April 30, 1932 – February 11, 2025

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