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Ronald Wigley Obituary
A devoted family man, quiet and unassuming, Ron will always be remembered for his kindness and grace. He leaves a legacy of countless lives that he has touched with his boundless generosity, patience and love. Proud and headstrong, Ron lived his life on his own terms, with honor.
He was employed by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee; and previously, was a managing partner of The Psychological Center, and served as a regional psychologist for the Tennessee Department of Children's Services.
Prior to his career in the field of psychology, he served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Upon his return home, he became a construction contractor in Carrollton, Georgia and never lost his passion for building and working with his hands. He lent his time and expertise on numerous construction projects, for friends, family.
His indulgences were few, Chai tea, pocketknives and a massive collection of tape measures. He enjoyed spending his free time visiting his four grandchildren; reading science fiction novels; and watching Gunsmoke re-runs with his wife Lynne.
He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Louise Johnson, and is survived by his beloved wife, Lynne Lockie; devoted mother, Polly Wigley of Biloxi Mississippi; son, Aaron Warkov of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; daughter, Cym Warkov of Venice, California; niece, Sandy Quave and her husband, Leon Quave; nephew, Garrett Beard of Biloxi, Mississippi; four grandchildren: Jack, Sam, Lucy and Ben; as well as brother and sisters-in-law, Ann and Bruce Brook, Shaba Laugel and their children Mariah, Kate and Toeke. Ron is also survived by his two cats, Buddy and Mitty.
A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Lane Funeral Home, Chattanooga, TN. The family will receive friends at 12:00 noon Wednesday also at the funeral home. Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, a gift in Dr. Wigleys name be made to, Habitat for Humanity or The National Association for the Mentally Ill.
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Carleen Sucher
December 24, 2010
Dear Mrs. Wigley, I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Wigley's recent death. I wanted you to know how much he had helped my family through the years we lived in Georgia and were his clients at the Psychology Center. He was such a kind, gentle, and patient counselor. The well-adjusted and successful adult lives my children and I now live are in great part due to the skills and guidance we received from his wise counsel. In fact one son is following in his footsteps to become a psychologist. I pray that you will be blessed and comforted by the love of family and friends now and always.
Mark S.
December 23, 2010
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