Service was held March 22, 2025, at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Tracy Renard Diggs was born on February 24, 1969, in New York, to Mr. Budd and
Sharon Diggs. On a snowy day with fierce winds of 45 miles per hour, Tracy made his
entrance into the world, marking the beginning of a life full of love, laughter, and
memorable moments. Although Tracy grew up in New York, his family later moved to
California, where he completed his education in the San Diego Unified School District.
From a young age, Tracy had a passion for working on cars, riding dirt bikes with his
friends around The Hatfields neighborhood, and enjoying music. He had a natural ability
to bring joy to those around him, and his infectious personality made him a beloved
figure to everyone he met. No one ever had an unkind word for Tracy, as his loyalty,
trustworthiness, and unwavering hard work earned him respect and admiration.
Tracy’s family meant the world to him, and he was a proud father to his children: Devina W., Traci R., Mariah S., Romello R., Jaushua, Jhaunee, Trajanae Diggs, and Legend K. Williams. He also treasured the memories he created with his grandchildren.
Tracy was preceded in death by his beloved mother Sharon Diggs, his girlfriend Tia, and his cherished child Dejuanee Diggs.
A dedicated worker, Tracy spent many years contributing to the City of San Diego in the
water, sewer, and trash departments, where his efforts were invaluable. Unfortunately, an injury to his shoulder brought an end to his construction career. In 2009, Tracy moved to Suffolk, Virginia, to care for his brother, who was battling cancer, and to assist in raising his brother’s children. During his time in Virginia, Tracy pursued his passion for cooking by attending Culinary School and earned a certification in HVAC.
He was determined to keep growing, learning, and helping others until God called him
home on December 23, 2024.
Tracy leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and hard work. He is survived by his
siblings; Shon Mahaffey, Damion Diggs, and Allen Matthew Baker, children, grandchildren, and extended family will forever carry his memory in their hearts.
Tracy’s passing leaves a hole in the lives of those who knew him, but his spirit will live on in the many lives he touched.
