Gillis Pigg
Gillis Pigg
Gillis Pigg, 68, died on Aug. 21, 2019, in Nocona.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1951, in Nocona to J.C. Pigg Jr. and Wanda Risenhoover Pigg.
Gillis was a beloved figure in our community. He was known to ride his bike all over town. He loved and got great joy in helping others and enjoyed going to the pool in Nocona. He was also known to finish any task at hand and was a big prankster.
Gillis worked for the city of Nocona for many years.
He is survived by a son, Curtis; sisters, Mary Walker, Jewell Speights, Wanda Dishman, Paula Wyatt, and Jeanie Marmaduke all of Nocona; brother, Jerry Mack Pigg of Nocona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Wanda Pigg; brothers, Johnny & David Pigg.
There will be a visitation on Friday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. until service time at Bethel Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Dale Berry Officiating.
Pallbearers will be his nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the NISD Pool Fund and the Nocona Volunteer Rural Fire Dept. Bicycles for Christmas fund, P.O. Box 55, Nocona, TX 76255.
Sure gonna miss seeing him around town on that Bicycle!