John R. Diggs

Johnnie R. “John” Diggs, 75, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at a St. Joseph, Missouri hospital.

He was born Jan. 28, 1946 near Maitland, Missouri to Marvin E. “Jim” and Velma M. “Susie” (Rauch) Diggs. John graduated from Mound City High School in 1965.

On Sept. 29, 1995 he married Diana K. Sipes. She survives of their Forest City home.

He served with the United States Marines in Vietnam, and was a member of the Oregon VFW Post 4839. John most recently worked for the Missouri Department of Conservation at Bob Brown Wildlife Refuge.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and two brothers, Jimmie and Leland Diggs.

Survivors include his wife, Diana, of their Forest City home; their children, Marissa Diggs of Amazonia, Missouri; Dennis D. “Ike” (Christine) Carroll of Ashland, Nebraska, and DeWayne and Chris Carroll; daughters-in-law, Anita Carroll of Albany, Missouri and Rachel Carroll of New Point, Missouri; sisters, Kay (Bill) Jordan of St. Joseph, Missouri and JoAnn (James) Morgan of Fernwood, Mississippi; sister-in-law, Felicia Diggs of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Matthew, Mark, and Trin Carroll, Ashley, Nick, and Noah Carroll, Tristan, Braxton, and Seth Carroll; and great grandchild, Lyleigh Carroll.

John enjoyed traveling, gardening, raising asparagus, mowing, mechanic work, and watching his grand-children’s sporting events.

Services: Saturday, April 3, 2021, 3:00 pm, Chamberlain Funeral  Home, Oregon. Family will greet friends beginning at 1:00 pm. Inurnment with military rites: Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials: Oregon VFW Post 4839.