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Vernon Bigsby Obituary
A native of Hickory, he was the son of Clara Palmer Fendley of Raleigh and the late Paul Vernon Bigsby. Mr. Bigsby was a 1969 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School and a 1972 graduate of NC State University.
Vernon was loved and admired by all who knew him. His smile and loving ways touched many in a special way that will never be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Betsy G. Bigsby and Paula C. Bigsby.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, is his wife, Stephanie DeWeese Bigsby; daughters, Jamie Lynn Bigsby and Jennifer E. Bigsby of Greenville, SC; and a sister, Patricia Bigsby Moylan of Raleigh.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008, in West Memorial Park in Weaverville.
West Funeral Home of Weaverville is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial tribute video is available at www.westfamilyfuneralservices.com under Vernon's obituary.
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Marsha Burchfield
March 27, 2008
Stephanie, Jamie and Jennifer,
We were so sorry to hear this sad news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marsha and Dave Burchfield
Camille Gruman
March 23, 2008
Dear Stephanie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
God bless you.
Fondly,
Camille and Bill Gruman
Nona Pryor
March 23, 2008
Dear Stephanie and family,
Trisha and Steve told me this week about Vernon. I am so very sorry for your loss.
I have such pleasant memories of you and Vernon at the high school reunion a few years ago. It was clear that he had worked hard on it.
Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Nona
Class of 1970
Billy and Martha Pahl
March 20, 2008
Clara, Our prayers are with you and your family at the sad time. Sincerely,
Beverly Holland
March 17, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charles Cathey
March 16, 2008
Dear Stephanie, Jamie Lynn and Jennifer, I received this incredibly sad and shocking news from David Kaplan who is a sales rep. with Sherrill Furniture! Stephanie, you may not remember me, but I was with Sherrill and Motioncraft as a sales rep. in the 1980's and 1990's! Vernon was one of my favorite people to ever work for and I remember visiting the Motioncraft plant and then staying the night as a guest in your lovely home. I still have my silver bowl inscribed as "Motioncraft Salesman of the Year," which Vernon presented to me at the Sherrill market wrap-up meeting many years ago. I believe that I last saw Vernon at market outside a restaurant in High Point about eight or nine years ago. He must have gotten ill since that time, because he looked great then. As of last October I have retired from the furniture industry. I have no doubt that Vernon was one of the very nicest people that I ever knew in my twenty-five years of being a sales rep in this industry! My heart and love go out to all of you in light of Vernon's untimely passing! I know that he will be greatly missed by many people, including his loved-ones! May God be with you all! Most sincerely, Charles Cathey
Gary Visteen
March 16, 2008
Stephanie, Jamie, and Jennifer;
Our deepest sympathy. We will pray for your family on this Palm Sunday. Vernon was a friend and a pleasure to work for. He was always positive and looked for the best in people. He had that special trait called empathy. He will be missed by those fortunate enough to have met him.
Gary & Susan Visteen
Mary & Bobby Jones
March 15, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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