John Richard Diggs' Obituary
John Richard Diggs, Sr., 58, of Decatur, IL, passed away March 25, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
John was born November 17, 1960 in Decatur, IL, the son of, George and Phoebe (Reed) Diggs. He owned and operated John Diggs Tree Service.
Surviving are his father, George Diggs, sons, John Diggs, Jr, (Amy) of Decatur, IL, John Schoneman (Reanna) of Florida; daughters, Amanda Weber (Christopher) of Decatur, IL, Jean Rages of Decatur, IL; brothers, George Diggs, Ralph Diggs, Phillip Diggs, Michael Diggs and Ronnie Pfeifer (Angel) all of Decatur, IL; sisters, Gloria Diggs of Illinois, Shirley Bauman of Illinois, Debra Tutor of Texas, Lynn Michelle McCormick of Kansas and twenty grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Phoebe; one daughter, Sara Diggs, brothers, Jake McClellan, James “Jimmy” Diggs, and one sister, Elizabeth Price.
Private services will be announced at a later date.
Memorials: To the family of John R. Diggs, Sr.
Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of John. Condolences may be left to his family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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