- Wiggins, far right, behind the counter at his ice cream store.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
Hank's Ice Cream has been a local favorite for more than 20 years, with owner Hank Wiggins often found behind the counter serving up the old-fashioned scoops.
A favorite of natives — including Beyoncé, whose signed headshot hangs on the wall — the shop has more than 100 flavors and the kind of service found only at family-run establishments.
Sadly, Wiggins passed away on Saturday, reports the Houston Chronicle, following a long hospitalization due to a spinal injury.
Wiggins is survived by his wife, Okemah, as well as their children and grandchildren, who have continued to serve Hank's recipes and run the store in his absence.
What's your favorite Hank's original flavor? What's your best memory of Hank?