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Eldon Wigton Obituary

Wigton Eldon D. Wigton, age 63, of Sunbury, a.k.a. Dr. Eldoonie and "world's fastest magician" took his final curtain call, passing away unexpectedly Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Sarah Moore Home in Delaware. He was born in Delaware on March 17, 1949 to the late Clayton Wigton and Natalie (Sheets) Wigton who died February 25th. A graduate of Buckeye Valley High School in 1967. He earned his master's degree in agriculture education his from The Ohio State University. Eldon taught agricultural mechanics first at Clark State and then at Delaware Joint Vocational School and OSU Newark before adapting magic as his full-time profession. Survived by sister, Belinda (David) Jackson of Galena; brother, Melvin (Pam) Wigton of Sherman, TX; niece, Melissa (Tom) Rankin; many cousins, including Margie and Fred Saull who assisted with his care; aunts, uncles, friends, and fellow magician's. In the word's of Eldon."It's been magic!" Friends may call 4-8 p.m., with K of P service at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR's 3 at 61, Sunbury, where service will be Saturday 11 a.m. Interment Sunbury Memorial Park. For complete obituary or condolences visit: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2013.

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Nicholas Elencovf

March 16, 2013

I Lived in Kilbourne for 4 years and though he was a quiet and generous man. I's see him drive his antique Ford around Kilbourne on nice days. I'll remember his Magic act at the Kilbourne fall fest and chill demeanor.

John Watkins

March 13, 2013

I fondlyrememberEldon as an F F A member and as a good teacher of vocational agriculture. Dr. Eldoonie, magician and Eldon will be missed.

richard duty

March 12, 2013

eldon was a great friend of mine, I learned alot from him, may he rest in peace now. also the family did great telling about him in the paper.

Stacy Chaney/Goodale

March 9, 2013

He was a close friend to my dad and mom Robert and Wallena Chaney, I remember him from when I was a little girl and he would pull coins from my ears, I was so amazed he will truly be missed.

karl barkhurst

March 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 8, 2013

I really enjoyed the looks on the kids faces as Dr. Eldoonie would perform his acts. Saw him many times as he was always at some of the same activities as I was and also in the schools He was a true friend to all that he met and will be missed. Deputy Max Griffith, Jr.

Cathleen Reinholdt

March 7, 2013

He was a dear friend to my family. He will be missed.

March 6, 2013

Eldon was a childhood friend, living across the road from me. I will always remember him and the wonderful times the Beacom's had with the Wigton', especially the weiner roasts along the side of the road! Will miss you Dr. Eldoonie!
Love,
Cathy Beacom Peterman

Lauri

March 6, 2013

The first time I saw Dr. Eldoonie he was performing at an Eagles picnic sometime in the 70's when I was about 10 years old, I was fascinated by him!. I would see him over the years performing at different festivals and driving around town in his "Magic Mobile" and no matter how old I was I always felt like a kid again:)..He was truly Magical...Rest in Peace Dr. Eldoonie xoxox

Jane Lowe-Lambert

March 6, 2013

Eldon lifted everyone's spirits when he worked at Delaware Tractor Sales. He was very gifted and will be missed.

mary n pete fowler

March 6, 2013

We will sure miss that magical smile you had ! Also the beautiful green vehicle you were driving all over delaware ! May you R.I.P. My friend

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