Mr. Victor Wellington Heaggans was born in Iredell County on March 23, 1975, and was the son of Richard Michael Heaggans and Carol Reid Cherry. He departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2020, at his residence.
Victor was a 1993 of graduate of West Rowan High School. After graduating high school, he served our country in the United States Marines and was honorably discharged.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard Lee Heaggans and Bernice Heaggans, and his maternal grandparents, James Reid and Mary Cottrell.
He leaves to cherish the memories of his life his father, Richard (Susan) Heaggans of Advance; his mother, Carol Reid (Kenneth Sr.) Cherry of Mooresville; a brother, Cameron Heaggans of Advance; sisters, Jocelyn (Robert) Barber of Statesville, and Marinda Heaggans and MacKenzie Heaggans, both of Advance; special friends, Crystal Hicks of Lincolnton; a special neighbor and friend, Duke (Juanita) Glaspy of Statesville; nieces, Jacquelyn Barber, JaTannah Barber, Jamsion Barber and Kyleigh Heaggans; a great niece, Camila Diaz; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted Monday, June 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary, Statesville, N.C. Burial will follow at The National VA Cemetery, Salisbury, NC, at 1 pm.
Mr. Heaggans will remain at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home where public viewing will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020, from 2 until 7 p.m. and on Monday, June 1, 2020, from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heaggans Family, c/o Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home, 603 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677.
There will be no public visitation. Unfortunately, during the COVID-19 crisis, Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home, along with other funeral homes across the country, has been issued a mandate to limit the number of family and/or friends at funeral services. You can only enter the funeral with a funeral pass, which will be given to the family.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mr. Heaggans at www.rutledgeandbigham.com.
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Semper Fi! May you rest in peace.
I had the honor of working with Victor, a few years ago and recently. I found he to be a decent person. And a proud Marine! Bless you and your sacrifice for our freedom. You will be missed. To the family, sorry for all the suffering you are going through.
Your smile and fantastic outlook will be sorely missed. Your memory will live on in our hearts. Eternal peace, my freind.