Gilbert Dale Bigham

	Gilbert Dale Bigham, formerly of Pinckneyville, passed away at his home in Del Rio, Texas May 3, 2003 at the age of 74 years.
	He was born in Pinckneyville February 14, 1929, the son of Gilbert and Zoe (Trefftzs) Bigham.  Upon discharge from the U.S. Army he worked for the Monroe Co. on Calculating and Printing until his retirement a few years ago.
	Surviving are two sons, Guy and Max; one sister, Mary Hinman of Yorkville; two brothers, Frank Bigham and his wife Lillian of Pinckneyville and Harold Bigham and his wife Margo of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Agnas Bigham of Phoenix, Ariz.; a very special friend, Mary Doggotte of Catlin and several nieces and nephews.
	He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and James and one sister, Ethel Kurrelmeyer.
	Memorial graveside services were held by the American Legion Post at the Galum Presbyterian Cemetery on May 23 at 10 a.m. with Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in charge.
	Anyone wishing to attend was asked to go directly to the cemetery.
	Memorials may be made to the donor's choice or to the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home for the family.
