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Gene Piggott Obituary

GENE PIGGOTT

WOOD RIVER — Gene E. Piggott, 81, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2014, at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Wood River on June 19, 1932, he was the son of Charles S. and Pearl (Penning) Piggott.

A Korean War army veteran, he was in the glass business in Wood River from 1955-62, then worked as a machinist for Boeing 33 years until he retired in 1995.

Gene enjoyed spending time with family and doing home projects at both his home and that of his family. He loved to swim and travel.

On March 11, 1955, in Alton, he married the former Janette Brown. She survives.

Surviving also are a son, Michel (Mary) Piggott of Bethalto; daughter, Barbara (Michael) Krabbe of East Alton; eight grandchildren, Kimberly (Jim) Wilkinson, Stacy (Kirk) Prather, Kelle Brown, Adam Piggott, Erik Piggott, Jeffrey Krabbe, Randy Krabbe, Eddie Vatole; four great-grandchildren, Jerra and William Brown, Jacob and Savannah Wilkinson; seven stepgreat-grandchildren, Noah and Dakota Prather, David, Rickey, Alex and Kayla Wilkinson, A.J. Vatole; sister, Charlotte (George) Goforth of Godfrey, brother-in-law, Paul Goforth; sister-in-law, Judith Goforth of New Haven, Ill.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, David Edwin Piggott; brother, Robert Piggott; sister, Ruth Ellen and husband, Richard Homer Mathus; and stepmother, Gladys Piggott.

In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.

Interment will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto at a later date.

Published by The Telegraph from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2014.
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Mrs. Piggott I am so sorry for your loss. Roger and I live next door to you at 198 Ash. At this time we are in Mission, TX. We will be home the 16th of March. Any thing we can help you with please let us know. Again we are so sorry for your loss.

Roger and Pam Romani

March 10, 2014

May Gene rest in peace and our condolences to his family with love and prayers. I know that his friendship was greatly valued by many.
The Family of Herta (Darrell) Johnson

Jenna Shelton

March 5, 2014

I knew him as a friend of our family and always was a very kind man we had a lot of good times at their house we will miss your smiling face

tina vatole

March 5, 2014

Thank you all for your kind words. The family would like you to know that a memorial in Gene's name has been set up through the Diabetes association, cards with the information will be available at the Funeral home if you choose to do so in lieu of sending flowers. Thank you

March 5, 2014

In loving memory... Didn't get to visit much over the years, but when I did he always had a big smile and a hug. Uncle Gene you will be missed.

Brittney Weber

March 4, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cynthia Vatole

March 4, 2014

Just want to say we love you grandpa we will miss you

EDWARD VATOLE

March 4, 2014

I considered Gene my own Grandpa as well. One of the nicest men I have ever known. He helped me with many projects over the years and was always willing to help. Thank you Gene for all the great memories. You will truly be missed. To the Piggott Family: Words can't express how sad I know you must be. He was such a great Man. I know he will be missed greatly. I send my thoughts and prayers.

Justin Brown

March 4, 2014

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