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Richard Sigmon Obituary
May 1, 1944 - July 24, 2021
Richard Williams Sigmon passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
"Rick", as he was known by all family and friends, was born May 1, 1944, in Hickory, to the late Dewey Owen Sigmon and Virginia Williams Sigmon. He served in the U.S. Army. Rick was a lifetime member of West Hickory Baptist Church but was most recently a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Rick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia "Pat" B. Sigmon; daughter, Channing Dezayas and husband, Alex; granddaughter, Airiana Vo; and grandson Alexander Dezayas III; brother-in-law, Chuck Bramlett and wife, Kim; brother-in-law, Danny Stilwell and wife, Kathy; sister-in-law, Donna Drum and Fred Hedrick; sister-in-law, Debbie Holden; cousins, Judi Grainger and husband, Frank, Johnny Bruner, Donna Macnak and husband, Joe, Dianne Jensen; and his very special and lifetime friend, Rick Clayton.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 31, at 11 a.m., at Hickory Funeral Home, followed by a gathering of family and friends immediately after the service. Pastor Robert Craig will officiate.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Catawba County; South Mountain Baptist Camp; or a place of your choice.
The family would like to thank everyone at Carolina Oncology, Dr. Richard Orlowski, the PA's, and staff, and the nurses at Frye Hospital's Infusion Center for the love and care for the last 2 1/2 years.
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Dale H.
August 3, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Rick´s passing. He was my insurance agent for years. Such an awesome guy! Loved going in and seeing him and we would talk sports forever especially about our Tar Heels!! RIP Rick you will be missed my friend!! Prayers for his family!
Banks Hasque
August 3, 2021
We grew up together in Longview
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