Rev. Gerald ´Tom´ L. Wiggin, Jr.

Rev. Gerald L. "Tom" Wiggin, 71 of Bloomsburg, passed away Thursday evening, April 28, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born August 19, 1944 in Rochester, NH, a son to the late Gerald L. and Michaelena (D'Auria) Wiggin, Sr. Tom earned a Master's of Divinity at the Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary in Denver , CO. He served as the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Meredith, NH for six years prior to serving for the next 28 years as pastor of Ebenezer Faith Bible Church, Orangeville. Most recently, he was employed by Joe & Jan's as a shuttle bus driver at the Geisinger Medical Center. Tom's love of God and service to his Lord and Savior were his ministry. Time spent with his family and friends were what he cherished. He loved to hunt, camp, and do gardening. The Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots were his favorite sports teams. Tom lived his life with a servant's heart. He was a compassionate, humble, and Godly man who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving Tom is his loving wife of 48 years, the former Carol L. Clark. Also surviving are his sons: Nathan of Millville and Eric and wife, Jodi of MN., daughter: Amy Cadwallader and husband, Bruce of Berwick, four grandchildren: Kyle J. Wiggin and wife, Tabby, Kurtis, Emily, and Olivia, brothers: Arthur and wife Suzie of NH, Davide and wife, Diane of NH, and Robert of FL, and sister: Marie Cook and companion, John Hashem of NH. Visitation is 6-8 PM Monday, May 2nd at Shiloh Bible Church, 123 Church Street, Almedia. Tom's funeral is 11 AM Tuesday at the church. Rev. Dr. Douglas Lyon and Rev. George Lee will serve as the officiants. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery, Orangeville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Tom's memory be sent to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 2325 Old Berwick Rd, Bloomsburg, PA. 17815