Joseph Diggs

Joseph Louis Diggs, age 81.  Sunrise October 3, 1935 in Beckley, WV and Sunset April 20, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Joseph is a veteran of The U.S. Army and was a retired Cement Finisher.  Joseph was a member of Assembly of Faith Church. He attended the National Church Residents Adult Day Care Center. He enjoyed people very much. He had a great sense of humor. He loved his family. He could make you laugh and was a good cook. Especially when it came to pinto beans and corn bread.

He was preceded in death by his parents,  Charles E. Diggs Sr. and Beulah (William) Diggs; wife, Irene E. Diggs; son, Joseph Michael Diggs; grandson, Michael Anthony Woodfork; great granddaughter, Harmony Miller; brothers Charles, Clarence, James R. and Albert Diggs; and sister, Evelyn James.

He leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Trina R. (Paul Clark) Diggs and Audrey J. (Marcus) Woodfork; sister Mary Alice (Richard) Alston; grandchildren, Adrienne Diggs, Antawin Howze and Ashley Woodfork; great grandchildren, Christopher Diggs, Nikquya J. Carey- Howze, Antawin M. Howze,  and Bailey Miller and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation 10:00 A.M. and Funeral 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Assembly of Faith Church, 1571 Parsons Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.