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Frank Wigton Obituary
Dr. Frank Thompson "Tom" Wigton Jr., 84 of Bran-dywine Village, formerly of West Muntz Avenue, died at 5 p.m. Monday at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia Lutheran Services, Cabot.
Born Sept. 22, 1922, in Butler, he was the son of Frank T. and Helen McKelvey Wigton.
He was a graduate of Butler High School and attended Allegheny College, where he played varsity basketball and soccer. He received his degree as a doctor of optometry in 1949 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Dr. Wigton established his practice in 1949 and was privileged to serve patients in Butler until October 2006.
He was a life member of Calvary Presbyterian Church until it dissolved in January 2005 and had served as a stated clerk, elder and trustee of the church for many years.
He also was a member of the American Optometric Association and the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Association; a former member and past president of the Butler Lions Club; past president of the Blind Association of Butler, the Butler branch of the American Cancer Society, and the Western Pennsylvania Bible Conference; past board member of the YMCA; a charter member of the Butler Toastmasters Club; and a member of the Butler Country Club, VFW Post 249 and American Legion Post 778.
He enjoyed his family, sports and golf and was the 1991 Club Champion at Key Royale Golf Club in Holmes Beach, Fla.
During World War II, he was a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and served as a photo recon pilot in P-38s flying missions over Germany.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Johnson Wigton, whom he married on June 10, 1947; a daughter, Mrs. C. Lee (Susan L.) Benner of Duluth, Ga.; three sons, Dr. William R. Wigton and Dr. Jeffrey S. Wigton, both of Butler and David T. Wigton of Bradenton, Fla.; a brother, James A. Wigton of Butler; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two nieces; and five nephews.
Dr. Wigton was preceded in death by two brothers, Lt. William Wigton and Cpl. Richard Wigton, who were both killed in Europe during WII.
WIGTON - Friends of Dr. Frank Thompson "Tom" Wigton Jr., who died Monday, April 30, 2007, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Tim Bupp, church pastor and Allen Moran officiating. Burial will be at the Greenlawn Burial Estates, Mount Chestnut.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seneca Hills Bible Camp P.O. Box 288, Franklin, PA 16323.
Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Wigton
Chris and Abie Abraham
May 13, 2007
Tom was a dear friend of mine. I would see him at the Butler VA Medical Center and he'd come by and just sit and talk. We were always glad to see and talk to him. He was a good man. I hated to hear of his passing. We were out of town then and when we finally got the paper it was over and too late for the funeral. Our sympathy to all his family. He'll be missed.
Carl & Beverly Snyder
May 7, 2007
I will always remember Tom showing me the picture of him with his p-38 ,which he flew from Britain to Germany in WWII. He was such a pleasant person to talk to, I enjoyed him so much and will sadly miss him. Our deepest sympathy to the Wigton family.
Corey Utz
May 7, 2007
Jeff and Family,
Sorry to hear the news about your dad. What a great example of a man.
Karen Spellman
May 7, 2007
To Barbara and all the family,
Dr. Wigton was a pillar of the church and the community. You know my parents loved you both. He was such a support when my Dad died. I wish we were in town. Mom will be devastated.
Karen Weisenstein Spellman
Alice Weisenstein
Bruce Berdy
May 4, 2007
Ah yes Dr. Tom.
To the Family of Dr. Tom
I was 5 years old in 1951 went I went for my first appointment with Dr. Tom and of course scared. That was silly but of course I was to young to know that.
55 years later I would like to say this about Dr. Tom Wigton:
What a wonderful man!!!!
Here is a man more sucessful than most men and I am not speaking worldly.
His success is in having the most important values life has to acquire and earn, and he has them all.
Those are INTEGRITY, KINDNESS, COMPASSION, GENTLENESS, LOVE, DIGNITY and all the things the world does not have to offer. We went to the same church and I would see him very often there. He treated me like a family member even when I went for an appointment.
He acheived the epitome of all the goodnes life had to offer.
In other words the World considers success as "Mastercard Priceless".
Dr. Tom achieved the words we all hope and pray to hear which are:
"WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT", and we all know who said those words.
This is definitely a time to rejoice for the family and for friends because we know where he is and we know that he has already heard those words and has seen "HIM", and Dr. Tom's family will see their loved one to, and that means they and we are guaranteed to see "HIM" too.
Paul & Sue Hartzell
May 4, 2007
Wigton Family - We are saddened by the loss of Dr. Tom. He was one of the nicest men that we knew. We enjoyed the time that he entertained us while examining our eyes, and were always happy to see him making the rounds of the waiting room when he had cut back on his work. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain!!
Don & Phyllis Wigton Family
May 3, 2007
To the Family of Dr. Tom we send our sympathy to all of you on your loss. He sent me some history on the Wigton Family but we never got it all completed. All I heard about him he was very well thought of. I wish I could have meet him in person God Be With You. Don & Phyllis Wigton Family
Gib & Linda Lewis
May 3, 2007
Jeff & Bill What an absolute privelege to know your father. God has made Good men & he was certainly one of them. Our deepest sympathy. Gib & Linda Lewis State College,Pa.
Brian Olson
May 3, 2007
Dear Jeff and the Wigton fellas, I wish to express my deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. I certainly enjoyed reading about him and his many and varied accomplishments, not the least of which are his great children and family.
wilda stroup
May 2, 2007
Dr. Jeff & Family,
Our sincere sympathies,
Jim & Wilda Stroup
(patients)
Robert Usell
May 2, 2007
I am the younger brother of Jan Wigton. I never had the pleasure meeting her father-in-law. From what she has told me of him, he is a man of the highest caliber in all respects. My sympathy goes out to all in his family and all of his friends.
David & Marlys Fredley
May 2, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Wigton family upon the passing of Dr."Tom."
He will surely be missed by all that knew him.
Dr. Fornalczyk & Staff
May 2, 2007
We were saddened to hear about Dr. Wigton's passing. Our community will be affected by the loss of a wonderful caregiver. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Wigton family.
May 2, 2007
Dear David, Becky and Brent,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father, Father-in law and Grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tim, Kassie, Olivia and Evan Gall
Rich O'Planick
May 2, 2007
Our sympathies to Jeff, Bill, and the family. What a wonderful life your father had and his impact on the community was enormous.
Randy Tracy
May 2, 2007
God Bless you, Doctor Wigton. Much sympathy to the entire Wigton family.
Bernie and Caryl Day
May 2, 2007
Bill and Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I knew he was not well but when the time comes, it is still a shock. Your father was a true gentlemen and it was a priviledge to have known him both as a patient of his as well as a golf buddy. Our prayers are with your family. Best wishes, Bernie and Caryl Day
Jean & Jack Koch
May 2, 2007
Our sympathy, prayers and love are with the family at such a sad time. Dr. Tom was not only a good eye doctor for us for so many years, but he was also a wonderful and loving friend. He will be missed by many.
VA Lab Techs
May 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
michael sleigher
May 2, 2007
He was one of the friendliest fellow veterans I've ever met always having something nice to say about you and everybody else. He will be missed by me and all his workout buddies as well.
Carol Lanier
May 2, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Diane Sobolewski
May 1, 2007
As Jan Wigton's sister, I only knew Dr. Wigton through her. She spoke so warmly of him, and how sweet he always was to her -- he was such a blessing in her life. He will be missed....
Tom & Jane Patete
May 1, 2007
We grieve with you … and also rejoice in the victory Christ has won. Blessings as you remember Tom and celebrate his life. You are in our thoughts and prayers during these days. “We grieve not as ones who have no hope!”
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