D avid Lee Haggins 82 of Rockford IL departed this earthly life in his home on Thursday, April 13, 2023 after a short illness surrounded by his wife and family. He was born November 3, 1940 in Parkin Arkansas to the union of Mr. Cornelius Haggins and Mrs. Martha Hollis-Haggins. David was one of nine children seven sisters Irma, Seresta, Rose Annie, Lucille, Edna,Mabel and Vernell and one brother Sam. The Haggins family relocated to Olmsted IL where David attended school, later to graduate from Lovejoy High. Shortly afterwards moving to Chicago IL. where he studied at Crane Jr. College. David proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War,  Upon David's return from the war he was employed by the Chicago Mass Transit Authority where he worked from March 1987- May 2008.  There he was a driver, then a supervisor, and lastly an inspector before retiring and moving to Rockford. Later after retirement he worked for First Student of Belvidere IL. until November 2019. David married his childhood sweetheart Vivian, from Olmsted IL. on February 27, 1997. Together they enjoyed cooking, attending church and serving in the ministry, studying the Bible, traveling, attending conferences and camp meetings, class reunions and family reunions. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's David attended the Lifescape Adult Daycare from 2020- 2023. He was a kind loving husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, friend and especially a dedicated paw paw who really enjoyed spending quality time with his family, including raising his "lil man" Robviere Tate.

D avid leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife Vivian, one daughter Jacqueline (Franklin) Lofton, three grandchildren Deon (Angie) Johnson, of Lake Mills WI.  Alanda Johnson, of Sunrise FL. and Dariel Lofton of Mt. Sterling IL. five great grandchildren, Fabian and Fabbie Williams, Robviere Tate, Olivia and DJ Johnson and two sisters, Vernell of Indianapolis IN and Edna of Boulder CO. several special nieces and nephews, family and friends. Special friends Keen and Evelyn Nyamwange and Patricia Rainey.  He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, one niece, and a great-grandson.