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Paul Edgar
Wigley
December 19, 1935 – May 4, 2026
New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery
Starts at 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Mr. Paul Edgar Wigley, age 90, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026.
Mr. Wigley was born in Aragon, Georgia, on December 19, 1935, the son of the late James Irwin Wigley and Ida Lou Cash Wigley. He spent the greater part of his life in Rockmart and retired from Goodyear Mill, where he served as an electrician. Mr. Wigley was a devoted member of New Prospect Baptist Church and an ordained minister. Known for his gentle spirit, he had a deep love for animals, especially his cats. Above all, he was a wonderful Daddy and Pappa who cherished his family and treasured the time spent with them, especially those moments together on the porch.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Wigley was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Turner Wigley, and a son-in-law, Ken Smith.
Mr. Wigley is survived by two daughter, Jeannie Cummings (Tommy) and Jan Smith; son-in-law, Phil Thomasson; five grandchildren, Maggie Akins (Patrick), Caden Smith (Brianna), Bria Smith, Brion Watkins, and Heath Watkins. Seven great-grandchildren also survive.
Graveside and interment service for Mr. Wigley will be held on Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church cemetery with Pastor James Cordell officiating. Phil Thomasson will deliver the prayer.
Pallbearers will include Brion Watkins, Heath Watkins, Caden Smith, Jayce Smith, Gage Warren and Beau Warren.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Paul Edgar Wigley.
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