James Edwin Diggs Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Edwin Diggs Jr. of Poquoson, Virginia, who passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edwin Diggs Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ed Diggs and Elethia Diggs; and his siblings-in-law, Harvey Withrow, Manning Holloway, Pete White, Cheryl Diggs, Darlene Lafferty and Marilyn Jenkins.
He is survived by: his wife Nannie White Diggs; his daughters, Nanci Leigh Diggs Feldl (Eric) and Audra "Au" Diggs Riddle (Kenny); his grandchildren, Sabrina Dreybus, Nick Dreybus (Micaela), Madilyn Riddle (Zach), Carlee and Brooke Riddle; his great grandchildren, Dylan, Johnny Richardson and Olivia Dreybus; his sisters, Darnette Withrow and Rose Holloway; his siblings-in-law, Richard White and Billie Jo Lowry (Terry); and his siblings' children, Danette Zasimowich (Miles), Sheila Allsbrook (Brooks), Bubba and Jim Withrow. He is also survived by many extended family members, dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
