Christopher Ryan Wiggins, 37, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Ryan was born in Florence, SC a son of Crystal Gladden Kairis and the late James Wiggins. He was a US Army veteran. He loved music and playing the drums, and loved to make people laugh.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Kristin (John) Specht; brother, Zachary (Heather) Clayton; maternal grandparents, Jerry (Joann) Gladden and Brenda Hall; paternal grandmother, Marge Gallagher Wiggins; aunts, Angela (Jeff) Thompson and Lori (Jeff) Wiggins; uncle, Michael Gladden; great-aunt, Chris (David) Wallace; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lamb’s Chapel, 3514 Southborough Road, Florence, SC 29501.

A church led memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Lamb’s Chapel.

Cremation services are entrusted to Calcutt-Dowling Funeral Home.