Obituary of M. Joe Staggs

Mikie Joe Staggs, 89, of West Columbia, South Carolina passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022.  He was born February 20, 1932  in Bessemer, AL to the late Charles  and Minnie Turner Staggs.

After proudly serving in the U.S. Army and National Guard, Joe started his career in sales.  Most of those years were spent in the floor covering business.  He loved talking with people and never met a stranger. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and enjoyed attending his Sunday School Class.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Betty R. Wilson Staggs; his brother, Charles Staggs, Jr.; his sister, Sarah Kathryn; and sons, Mikie Staggs and Randy Staggs.  He is survived by his daughter, Donna Burrell (Mike); his grandchildren, Courtney Kessler (Brad) and Staton Burrell; and his great grandchildren, Charlie Kessler and Maggie Kessler.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Home, 4720 Augusta Rd., Lexington. SC.  The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, West Columbia, SC or to the Alzheimer's Association.