Gerald W. Bigham's Obituary
Gerald W. Bigham, age 79, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. in Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, IL.
Gerald was born on December 26, 1943 in Cutler, IL, a son to Walter L. and Dorothy M. (Willis) Bigham. Gerald worked for Spartan Light Metal Products in Sparta, IL until his retirement. He enjoyed watching and collecting movies, reading his motorcycle magazines, gardening, and his most favorite of all, fishing.
Survivors include his son, Keith Allen (Tina) Bigham of Bluford, IL; four grandchildren, Brandon Phoenix, Dakin Bigham, Hunter Bigham, and Kenadie Bigham; two great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Kay Bigham; special niece, Susan (Bigham) Hepp; and nephew and niece, Parker and Celeste Bigham.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Jim Bigham and Bobby Bigham.
A graveside funeral service will be held at Cutler Cemetery, Cutler, IL, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Cutler Cemetery.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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