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Bailey Louis Pigford, 92, of Goldston, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home with his daughter by his side. He joined his wife of 64 years, Fairbell McMillan Pigford, who went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2024. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Sanford Church with Pastor Mike Horton presiding. The family will receive friends before the service from 11:00 am-12:45 p.m. Burial for the couple will follow at Goldston Methodist Church cemetery with Military Honors. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 1:00-5:00 for friends to sign the register.
Bailey was born in Pender County on June 27, 1932, to Pearlie Henry Pigford, Sr. and Alice Knowles Pigford. He was a member of Sanford Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Bailey worked at Allied Signal, delivered furniture for Hart Furniture and worked in maintenance for Pomona Pipe. He was also a certified CNA and phlebotomist. Bailey enjoyed life, cherished his family and friends, his church, traveling, yard work, the news, and caring for his wife and animals. He loved the Lord, and was a friend to everyone. He was a wonderful dad, grandpa, and never met a stranger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Fairbell McMillan Pigford and brothers, Bobby and P.H.
He is survived by his daughter, Carla Peters, of the home; grandson, Charles Petrosso and wife, Christy; great-grandson, Sullivan and a host of family and friends.
The family would like to thank Lawanda and Teco from FirstHealth Hospice, Amanda Hines from the VA and Dana Johnson for their compassionate care.
In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com
Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Pigford family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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