Mr. Andrew James Lee Diggs, Sr.
September 3, 1944 - March 8, 2022
Andrew J. Diggs Sr, 77, the son of the late Inez Woodard, was born September 3, 1944 in Forrest City, Arkansas. He entered into eternal rest, peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. His early education was in the Forrest City Public Schools. Graduate of Forrest Lincoln City High School. And then went off to join the US Army in 1963. After his military career he relocated to Virginia. Andrew, in his past time loved spending time with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren whom affectionately called him "Daddi" & "Granndaa". His hobbies included fishing. He enjoyed long walks, watching westerns, meditating, his long naps, eating, stopping through his favorite casino's and traveling. Andrew was preceded in death by his Mother Inez Woodard, siblings Ora Wade and Lillian Bradley. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Diana Diggs of Newport News, daughters Crystal Diggs of Hampton, Quinissa Diggs of Newport News, Corrine Diggs of Hampton, and sons Andrew J. Diggs Jr of Hampton, and Travis Diggs of Newport News. Grandchildren Ariannah, Christian, Christopher, Quincy, Jaesaun, and Lon'dyn. Siblings, Cornelia Flenoir, Daniell Poole (Ella), Barbara Brown, Benjamin Woodard (Bertha), Jannie Woodard, Rickey Woodard (Rosetta), Bernard Woodard, Sandra McCoy (Dennis) Willie Woodard, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Andrew J. Diggs Sr, 77, the son of the late Inez Woodard, was born September 3, 1944 in Forrest City, Arkansas. He entered into eternal rest, peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. His early education was in the Forrest... View Obituary & Service Information