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HOUSTON BIGELOW Obituary


Houston M. Bigelow, Sr.  Deputy Chief of MPDC (Ret.)  
Passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He was the devoted and loving husband of the late Mary L. Bigelow, beloved father of Houston, Jr. (Vanessa Lynn), Ann (Campbell) Sherwin, Kelvin (Stephanie), and Saundra; grandfather to Marques, Deron, Aaron (Jacqueline), Brittany, Phillip, Christopher, Kevin, Melanie and Kelly; great-grandfather to Tyler, Jayden, Chrishelle, Cassidy, Zane, Chris Jr. (Campbell) and Dash Alexander (Bigelow). He was also survived by brother, Thomas Larry Lea; and host of many, many relatives and friends.Bigelow Family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home, 3401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD 20722, at 12:30 p.m. followed by a celebration of Life at 1:30 p.m.

Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 9, 2020.
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Saundra and Family, He was a true example of a Family Man. You have my deepest condolences and prayers.

Angela Davis

February 10, 2020

I worked with Mr. Houston Bigelow at the Us Attorney's Office and he was always so pleasant and helpful. I will never forget his smile and kindness. Mr. Bigelow RIP!

sheryl jenkins

February 10, 2020

I go back with Chief Bigalow to 1968 at Old #10 Precinct on Park Rd. and then served with him in the Narcotics Branch. As a menton, a leader, and a friend - he was the best. A fair and compassionate man, he certainly was.

Alan Penberg

February 10, 2020

I knew the Deputy Chief during my years at MPD. My deepest condolences to the entire Bigelow family. My Prayer.

Judith Ann Goodman

February 9, 2020

Houston , Lynn & to your entire family , our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. With deep sympathies, Estella & Wesley Thomas.

Estella Thomas

February 9, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family of Houston Bigelow. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19

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February 9, 2020

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3401 BLADENSBURG RD, Brentwood, MD 20722

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