Abner Daniel Bigbie

Jack and Amy Masters
Our deepest sympathy on your loss I,ve heard he was a great coach from his son. Semper Fi and Godspeed

Coach Bigbie,

Your subtle remarks, strong backbone, and great great determination have never left my memory. From football, to shop, to drafting class, you were slow to anger, quick to encourage. You expected nothing less that the best. Thanks for all of your encouragement.

And to the Bigbie family, many thanks for sharing him with all those students. He made more of an impact than any blog could possibly tell. I found this one quite by accident and it is with great...

Abner Bigbie was my dad's (Barry Bigbie) uncle. I met Uncle Abner for the first time at a family reunion not so long ago. He was a very nice man. When my dad heard that Uncle Abner had passed away, he was very upset. I became interested in my family history so I researched it on the internet. I have learned so many wonderful things about my Uncle Abner. I just wish I could have gotten to know him better, but I will meet him in heaven someday. I love you Uncle Abner.

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Coach Bigbie always had this great smile on his face during the toughest practices in the hottest and most humid days on the practice fields of Forest Hill. I would look up and see that smile thru the sweat and it would say to me, "you can make it".
He was such an inspiration to so many of us, and I have no doubt I will see him again some day in heaven.
God bless you, Coach! Till then!

May he rest now up above. While the ones he left behind feels his love. He will be your guardian angel from now on.

Dana Leslie Spa (FH 79 - 82)

God saw that he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around him and wispered, "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away; although we couldn't bear to lose him, we could not bid him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands were laid to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us--He only takes the Best.

Mike, Cindy & family:
We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to call.
You are all in our thoughts & prayers,
Rhonda, Santee, Sedona & Dominic Koenders

Dear Bigbie Family,

Coach Bigbie was winning coach at FFHH while I was a student. As a student, I remember his big smile and never failing friendliness to all of us. He was a beloved teacher. I got to know him better when I became a teacher at Forest Hill. He was a bright light wherever we were, whether it be a dreary faculty meeting or chaperoning a dance at the end of a long week. I'll never forget the happiness that Abner brought to those around him. He will be missed. ...

Bigbie family. We have just heard of the passing of Abner. Abner was a few years ahead of us at Conniston and PBHS. He was a great guy and a outstanding football player. We knew him well and considered him a good friend. In later years Bobby worked with Abner and enjoyed many good times and his friendship. He will be missed. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Bobby Tydings - Leesburg, FL
Leroy Givens - Silver Springs, FL