Wilbert "Bernie" Driggers Sr. died Monday Sept. 14, 2020 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital, Rockingham.
He was born Sept. 17, 1936 in Richmond County to Rufus and Shadie Caulder Driggers.
Bernie was a faithful member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and loved to fellowship with his church family. He was retired from INA Bearings in Cheraw, South Carolina. He was a quiet man who loved his Lord and family. One of his greatest pleasures in life was preparing BBQ for his family and friends on Memorial Day.
Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Audrey Brown Driggers; adoring daughter Jackie Young (Tim) of Charlotte; sister Bettie West Hot Springs, Arkansas; brother-in-law Jim Hudson of Rockingham; sister-in-law Joyce Driggers of Troy, Tennessee; brother-in-law Dr. A.B. Brown (Barbara)of Rockingham; sister-in-law Ledia Beaver of Rockingham; and a host of cherished nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Wilbert "Bernie" Driggers Jr.; brother, Rufus Driggers Jr; Robert Driggers; Helen Hudson; Mildred Atkinson; and Edna Covington.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at the mausoleum chapel Richmond County Memorial Park. Officiating ministers are his pastor, the Rev. Travis Wilkerson, the Rev. David Lee and Dr. A.B. Brown. Due to COVID-19, please wear face mask and we will continue social distancing.
Memorials may be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 276 Hatcher Road, Rockingham, NC 28379
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Driggers family.
