James “Kelley” Wigginton passed away at the Sheridan County Health Complex, Friday, July 20, 2018 at the age of 61. Kelley was born to James Willis and Arlene Lorraine (Mosier) Wigginton on December 6, 1956 in Colby, Kansas. He attended the Hoxie Schools graduating with the Hoxie High School Class of 1975. After graduating from high school Kelley attended Colby Community College, Sterling College, Fort Hays State University, and Kansas State University (KSU). He was always a diehard fan of KSU.
After college, he returned home to Hoxie, Kansas which was his lifelong home. He worked for Taylor Implement and the Sears Store. When the opportunity presented itself, he became a farmer and rancher. He became very involved in Farm Bureau, and he held local and statewide positions. He traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with the Kansas State Senators and Representative to discuss the situations affecting agriculture in the state of Kansas. During his tenure with Farm Bureau, Kelley made many good friends.
Kelley’s faith with Christ was the most important part of his walk with life. During college he became involved with Campus Crusade. Later in life, Kelley got to take a trip to Israel which was “THE” highlight of his life. It was his dream to return for an extended stay.
Kelley enjoyed being a farmer and rancher. He raised Black Angus cattle, wheat, milo, and feed. He really enjoyed being a steward of the land, and his greatest joy was his cattle. When he was in college, he was on the cattle judging team that traveled throughout the United States.
Kelley is survived by his brother, Hugh Wigginton and wife Susan of Hoxie, Kansas, and sister, Joycelyn Wigginton-Baker of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Arlene L. Wigginton; cousin, Jay Mosier; brother-in-law, Charles R. Baker.
Funeral Services are planned for July 24, 2018 at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial will follow the luncheon, at approximately 12:30 P.M., in the Hoxie City Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to the Wigginton Family Scholarship or Sheridan County Benefit Walk and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.
Kelley was a devout follower of Christ who lived and walked the Christian life to the fullest. He shared his love of Christ with all. He will be fondly remembered by everyone as the man who knew no stranger and enjoyed visiting with all. He was bound to the earth at birth and was a steward of the land until the final harvest came, and he is now home with his Lord and Savior.