Dustin Ray Wiggans

Dustin Ray Wiggans

Dustin Ray Wiggans, age 46, resident of Knox City, Texas,formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2023, at his home.

Dustin was born Feb. 11, 1977, in Fort Scott to Jimmy and Pam Wiggans. He graduated with the class of 1995 then immediately began eight years of service in the Navy. Dustin was initially stationed at Pacific Missile Range Facility on the island of Kauai where he trained as an aviation rescue swimmer. Subsequently he was stationed at Naval Air Station Fallon in Fallon, N.V. While at NAS Fallon, Dustin continued his duties as an aviation rescue swimmer. After leaving the Navy, Dustin began his career in the world of agronomy, receiving a bachelor’s degree in hydrology and a master’s degree in agronomy from Iowa State University. He was currently working for the USDA in Knox City.

Dustin is survived by his father, Jimmy Wiggans and mother and stepfather Pam and Robert Williams; two sisters, Ali Wiggans (Matt) and Abi Krieger (Michael); and two nieces, Jocelin and Henley Rae Krieger. He also leaves behind his girlfriend and partner, Ashley Nicole Cook; his beloved pet/sidekick, Kenni; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Virgil and Lola Wiggans, and Jack and Pat Vender.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday evening Dec. 26, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will follow with interment later in the U.S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott. Words of remembrance may be left online at cheneywitt.com.