Obituary from Old Paths Advocate
My brother in Christ, Claude William Bigham was born May 22, 1903 at Attala, Ala. He passed away July 14, 1963, having lived 60 years, 1 mo. and 22 days. His was a full, useful, happy life. He married his faithful companion and help meet, Grace Alice Grady, on Mar. 14, 1925 at Gadsden, Ala. She was the source of much of his strength, comfort and courage during the 38 years of their life together. They both obeyed the gospel in 1935. They moved to Greenfield, Calif. in 1950 and within a few short years, the weight of responsibility of that congregation became almost his alone. This man, though small in stature, stood firm, unbowed, and tall with the courage we knew and loved in him, as he served his God and his brethren. Bro. Claude’s speech was plain with, as he said, “NO fourteen dollar words,” but his mind was sharp and he had, ever ready at his command, appropriate scripture and his own homespun parables that he taught and shared with us. This legacy I value very highly. Bro. Bigham was a poor man in this world’s goods, but he had a wealth beyond most of ow fondest dreams. I was deeply moved when I was allowed to witness this wealth when 8 sons and 3 lovely daughters virtually stopped their personal lives and came hundreds of miles to aid and comfort him. He surely “brought them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” These wonderful children are: James and Gene, Long Beach, Calif.; Thomas, Okanogan, Wash.; Carl and Joseph, San Francisco, Calif; Clyde, Porterville, Calif.; Charles, USS Hollister, United States Navy; Terry Don, Salinas; the daughters are: Margaret Ann Plumb, Stockton, Calif.; Jewel Higdon, San Francisco; and Iva Gail Bigham, Salinas. One son, Buddy, preceded Bro. Bigham in death. There are also 4 sisters and 3 brothers, all of Ala. There are many grandchildren, for whom Bro. Bigham was the sun of their lives, and who will love him in their memories. Bro. Bigham, after years of poor health, suddenly became seriously ill at one of the beautiful moments of his life. In the company of his dearest friend, Bro. Marvin Teeters, he among many brothers and sisters in Christ, was enjoying 7 days of fellowship, study and prayer in Yosemite Nat’l Park, Calif. when he fell into a deep coma, from which he aroused for perhaps only brief periods of time, before his passing. He was very precious to us all; no one can now fill his place, and we do not want it filled. He was ours for awhile, and we want his place for him alone. -M. L. McElroy
My brother in Christ, Claude William Bigham was born May 22, 1903 at Attala, Ala. He passed away July 14, 1963, having lived 60 years, 1 mo. and 22 days. His was a full, useful, happy life. He married his faithful companion and help meet, Grace Alice Grady, on Mar. 14, 1925 at Gadsden, Ala. She was the source of much of his strength, comfort and courage during the 38 years of their life together. They both obeyed the gospel in 1935. They moved to Greenfield, Calif. in 1950 and within a few short years, the weight of responsibility of that congregation became almost his alone. This man, though small in stature, stood firm, unbowed, and tall with the courage we knew and loved in him, as he served his God and his brethren. Bro. Claude’s speech was plain with, as he said, “NO fourteen dollar words,” but his mind was sharp and he had, ever ready at his command, appropriate scripture and his own homespun parables that he taught and shared with us. This legacy I value very highly. Bro. Bigham was a poor man in this world’s goods, but he had a wealth beyond most of ow fondest dreams. I was deeply moved when I was allowed to witness this wealth when 8 sons and 3 lovely daughters virtually stopped their personal lives and came hundreds of miles to aid and comfort him. He surely “brought them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” These wonderful children are: James and Gene, Long Beach, Calif.; Thomas, Okanogan, Wash.; Carl and Joseph, San Francisco, Calif; Clyde, Porterville, Calif.; Charles, USS Hollister, United States Navy; Terry Don, Salinas; the daughters are: Margaret Ann Plumb, Stockton, Calif.; Jewel Higdon, San Francisco; and Iva Gail Bigham, Salinas. One son, Buddy, preceded Bro. Bigham in death. There are also 4 sisters and 3 brothers, all of Ala. There are many grandchildren, for whom Bro. Bigham was the sun of their lives, and who will love him in their memories. Bro. Bigham, after years of poor health, suddenly became seriously ill at one of the beautiful moments of his life. In the company of his dearest friend, Bro. Marvin Teeters, he among many brothers and sisters in Christ, was enjoying 7 days of fellowship, study and prayer in Yosemite Nat’l Park, Calif. when he fell into a deep coma, from which he aroused for perhaps only brief periods of time, before his passing. He was very precious to us all; no one can now fill his place, and we do not want it filled. He was ours for awhile, and we want his place for him alone. -M. L. McElroy
Obituary from Old Paths Advocate
My brother in Christ, Claude William Bigham was born May 22, 1903 at Attala, Ala. He passed away July 14, 1963, having lived 60 years, 1 mo. and 22 days. His was a full, useful, happy life. He married his faithful companion and help meet, Grace Alice Grady, on Mar. 14, 1925 at Gadsden, Ala. She was the source of much of his strength, comfort and courage during the 38 years of their life together. They both obeyed the gospel in 1935. They moved to Greenfield, Calif. in 1950 and within a few short years, the weight of responsibility of that congregation became almost his alone. This man, though small in stature, stood firm, unbowed, and tall with the courage we knew and loved in him, as he served his God and his brethren. Bro. Claude’s speech was plain with, as he said, “NO fourteen dollar words,” but his mind was sharp and he had, ever ready at his command, appropriate scripture and his own homespun parables that he taught and shared with us. This legacy I value very highly. Bro. Bigham was a poor man in this world’s goods, but he had a wealth beyond most of ow fondest dreams. I was deeply moved when I was allowed to witness this wealth when 8 sons and 3 lovely daughters virtually stopped their personal lives and came hundreds of miles to aid and comfort him. He surely “brought them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” These wonderful children are: James and Gene, Long Beach, Calif.; Thomas, Okanogan, Wash.; Carl and Joseph, San Francisco, Calif; Clyde, Porterville, Calif.; Charles, USS Hollister, United States Navy; Terry Don, Salinas; the daughters are: Margaret Ann Plumb, Stockton, Calif.; Jewel Higdon, San Francisco; and Iva Gail Bigham, Salinas. One son, Buddy, preceded Bro. Bigham in death. There are also 4 sisters and 3 brothers, all of Ala. There are many grandchildren, for whom Bro. Bigham was the sun of their lives, and who will love him in their memories. Bro. Bigham, after years of poor health, suddenly became seriously ill at one of the beautiful moments of his life. In the company of his dearest friend, Bro. Marvin Teeters, he among many brothers and sisters in Christ, was enjoying 7 days of fellowship, study and prayer in Yosemite Nat’l Park, Calif. when he fell into a deep coma, from which he aroused for perhaps only brief periods of time, before his passing. He was very precious to us all; no one can now fill his place, and we do not want it filled. He was ours for awhile, and we want his place for him alone. -M. L. McElroy
My brother in Christ, Claude William Bigham was born May 22, 1903 at Attala, Ala. He passed away July 14, 1963, having lived 60 years, 1 mo. and 22 days. His was a full, useful, happy life. He married his faithful companion and help meet, Grace Alice Grady, on Mar. 14, 1925 at Gadsden, Ala. She was the source of much of his strength, comfort and courage during the 38 years of their life together. They both obeyed the gospel in 1935. They moved to Greenfield, Calif. in 1950 and within a few short years, the weight of responsibility of that congregation became almost his alone. This man, though small in stature, stood firm, unbowed, and tall with the courage we knew and loved in him, as he served his God and his brethren. Bro. Claude’s speech was plain with, as he said, “NO fourteen dollar words,” but his mind was sharp and he had, ever ready at his command, appropriate scripture and his own homespun parables that he taught and shared with us. This legacy I value very highly. Bro. Bigham was a poor man in this world’s goods, but he had a wealth beyond most of ow fondest dreams. I was deeply moved when I was allowed to witness this wealth when 8 sons and 3 lovely daughters virtually stopped their personal lives and came hundreds of miles to aid and comfort him. He surely “brought them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” These wonderful children are: James and Gene, Long Beach, Calif.; Thomas, Okanogan, Wash.; Carl and Joseph, San Francisco, Calif; Clyde, Porterville, Calif.; Charles, USS Hollister, United States Navy; Terry Don, Salinas; the daughters are: Margaret Ann Plumb, Stockton, Calif.; Jewel Higdon, San Francisco; and Iva Gail Bigham, Salinas. One son, Buddy, preceded Bro. Bigham in death. There are also 4 sisters and 3 brothers, all of Ala. There are many grandchildren, for whom Bro. Bigham was the sun of their lives, and who will love him in their memories. Bro. Bigham, after years of poor health, suddenly became seriously ill at one of the beautiful moments of his life. In the company of his dearest friend, Bro. Marvin Teeters, he among many brothers and sisters in Christ, was enjoying 7 days of fellowship, study and prayer in Yosemite Nat’l Park, Calif. when he fell into a deep coma, from which he aroused for perhaps only brief periods of time, before his passing. He was very precious to us all; no one can now fill his place, and we do not want it filled. He was ours for awhile, and we want his place for him alone. -M. L. McElroy
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