Wendell Ward Pigg
August 8, 1957 -
September 11, 2019

Visitation

September 14, 2019
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Service 

September 14, 2019
3:00 PM

Interment

Obituary

Funeral service for Mr. Wendell Ward Pigg, age 62, of Petersburg, TN, will be conducted at 3 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Ellis Coats and Bro. Randall Crabtree officiating. Burial will follow in Center Point Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held at 11 AM until 3 PM on Saturday at Higgins.

Wendell was born on August 8, 1957 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Jere Lynn and Etta Sue Dyer Pigg. He worked as a quality control manager for ABCO Corporation. He was a member of Friendship Church of Christ, Lincoln County Livestock Association, Lincoln County Horseman’s Association, Quality Control Society, DQP Inspector, and National Spotted Horse Association. He enjoyed farming, riding Harleys and horses, and leading singing at his church. Wendell never met a stranger and was known for the best sausage in Lincoln County. Mr. Pigg passed away on September 11, 2019 at his residence.

Survivors include his wife, Jill Sisk Pigg; sister, Gwen Wadley of Petersburg, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Nicky and Maudean Sisk, Cory and Susan Sisk, and Charles and Carmen Worley; nieces and nephews, Savannah Almy, Mallory Almy, Payton Sisk, Harley Sisk, Cody Sisk, Rachel Gray, Rebecca Gresh, and Sara Parnell, John Michael Pigg, and Eleina Rhoden; and special dog, Lillie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Lyn Pigg.

Memorials may be made to the Wendell Pigg memorial fund at the Bank of Lincoln County.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Wendell Ward Pigg.

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46 Comments

  1. Kim McWhirter

    Jill,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. I’ve been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
    Kim McWhirter

    Reply
  2. Bobbi Jo Stinnett

    Mrs Jill sorry for you loss .Mr Pigg was a great that we’ll be missed

    Reply
  3. Marilyn Ault

    Dear Jill:

    Jim and I just learned of Wendell’s passing late yesterday afternoon. Such sad news. We saw Wendell several month’s ago at Honey’s having a burger. We chatted about old times. Jim always enjoyed his company whether riding motorcycles or helping the two of you make sausage. May God’s promises bring you peace and comfort until that day when you are reunited in God’s heavenly kingdom.

    With deepest sympathy,

    Jim and Marilyn Ault

    Reply
  4. Marty Mathis

    My prayers and thoughts will be with your family im sorry for your loss

    Reply
  5. Rosie Warren Tallent

    So sorry thinking of you and your family.

    Reply
  6. Larry and Wanda Hames

    Jill, Gwen and families We are so sorry for your loss.May God bless you with strength and comfort in the days ahead. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  7. ROBIN SHELTON

    Jill, I’m so sorry for your heartache. I hope the special memories you and Wendell made over the years can bring you comfort in the days ahead.

    Reply
  8. Don judy Metcalf

    Don and Judy Metcalf sorry to here this praying for family

    Reply
  9. Jim Moss

    Jill, Gwen and Families, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad and difficult time. Wendell was one in a million…such a fine man. I saw him at Ken’s in Fayetteville a few months ago and chatted. He was always such a pleasure to know.

    Reply
  10. JudyHolt

    I’m so sorry praying for the family

    Reply
  11. Ricky and Christi Howell

    Jill and family. We are terribly sad to hear this. He was such a wonderful sweet man. Ricky said he would miss his laugh and his handshake. Love you!

    Reply
  12. Lorry Ann Hill Anderton

    Jill I’m so sorry to hear about Wendell. He was such a great guy. I can’t remember a time that he hasn’t been a part of our lives. Gwen I know he was such a good brother to you. Love you all . You will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will always have a special place in my heart.

    Reply
  13. Diane King

    Jill, take one day at a time. Love you and Wendell. Loved his sausage. Best in Lincoln County. You are in my prayers. God bless you.

    Reply
  14. Kelly Mills McClintock

    So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . I did not know Wendell very well, but I went to school with Gwen and Mike .

    Reply
  15. Kim Halcomb Cowart

    Jill, I’m sorry to hear of Wendell’s passing. May God provide comfort and peace. Allow all your wonderful memories help your heart to heal. Prayers are with you.

    Reply
  16. Linda Ward Englehart

    Jill I’m so sorry. Wendell was a good friend. Hugs to you my sweet friend!

    Reply
  17. Jeff Moe

    RIP Brother Wendell I can not express what your friendship meant to our family new to the area, to say you will be missed is a understatement. Will see you again some day
    Love Kristal & Jeff

    Reply
  18. Rhessa Wilson

    Sympathy to the Pigg family.

    Reply
  19. Terry Warren

    Jill
    I don’t have words to help you through this loss, but I’m praying for that peace and comfort that only God can give for you and the entire family.

    Reply
  20. Richard Watson

    I am so sorry to hear of Wendell’s Passing. Have not seen or talked with him in years. He was a fine Man and will be missed by Many.My Condolences.

    Reply
  21. Kim Cox

    Jill and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Praying for strength, courage, and peace for you. May God comfort you all during this time.

    Reply
  22. Tina Towry Osgood

    Jill, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family

    Reply
  23. Kathy (Bills)Spain

    My sister, my friend, Jill there are no words. But I want you to know how much you are loved. You, Wendell and the kids. To know y’all is to love you. I’m praying for you and wishing I could take all the hurt away from all of you. Sadly it doesn’t work that way. I know you are stronger than you know and that will be tested in the days to come. But you have y’alls kids and family to help you get through any storm coming. This storm came, the damage is done but there will be a new tomorrow. Keep Wendell’s memory alive through all the stories you will share in the days, weeks and years to come. I know I said there are no words, guess I got carried away as usual. I love you my dear, sweet, beautiful friend. Love to all of you.

    Reply
  24. Peggy Armstrong Coleman

    Maudean, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother-in-law (and a distant cousin of mine). Memories will always be with you and your family. Cherish them forever.

    Reply
  25. DeLois Thompson

    Jill and family, my condolences. Wendell was a special guy and you have so many special memories that will keep in your heart. Special prayers for comfort and strength during the days ahead. Hugs. Joe and DeLois

    Reply
  26. Judy Stafford

    Jill and Family, I am so sorry about Wendall. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Judy Stafford

    Reply
  27. Brenda Burns

    Jill, We are so very sorry for your loss.Wendall was such a Good Man.May God be with you and your Family and may God wrap his arms around each of you .Brenda &Joe Burns

    Reply
  28. Jerry Mcpherson

    So sorry to hear about his passing.
    He was a good man .

    Reply
  29. Cindy Harwell

    I am so so sad!! I love you Jill and so sorry you and your family have lost a great man! Wendall will always hold a special place in my heart! Prayers for all of you.

    Reply
  30. Gail Mills-Claxton

    Sorry to hear about Wendall. Went to school at Petersburg with him. Always liked him. My prayers to his family.

    Reply
  31. Wanda Smith

    Jill, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you.

    Reply
  32. Janice Smith

    So sorry for your loss. I worked with Wendell at ABECO.

    Reply
  33. Bradlie Pokrandt

    Jill, Carmen, Savannah, Mallory—I simply don’t have words. Saying goodbye to such wonderfully warm fellow—I cannot fathom. Praying.

    Reply
  34. Charlene warren

    I’m so sorry to hear the loss of this young man . We grew up together and I know his wife Jill. May Gods comfort be with you st this time and days to come

    Reply
  35. Michael

    We will miss you brother. You were always good to me. Gave me work in the hay field, joking around, my whole family saw you like one of the family. You love you Wendell.

    Reply
  36. Audria Richardson

    To the Pigg Family my Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this time. I’m sure going to Miss Wendell coming through the Drive thru at the Petersburg Shell.

    Reply
  37. Yvonne Baugher

    Sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  38. Brenda Anderson

    My heart breaks for you Jill..

    Reply
  39. Jimmy and Diane Buchanan

    Jill,

    So sorry for your loss. I have known Wendell all his life as he lived next to my Grandmother Dyer when he was growing up and have many fond memories of him. He was a fine man and he will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

    Reply
  40. Alice Pack

    Jill I am so sorry always loved Wendell. He was a special person. My heart goes out to you and your family. I can truly be sympathetic with you as I lost Jeriel the same way. I’ve and prayers.

    Reply
  41. Sherrie Maddox

    Jill , This saddens me to learn of Wendall’s passing. You were a compassionate and supportive partner. My heart goes out to you and his family .

    Reply
  42. Tommy Howell

    Mrs. Jill sorry about your loss . My family and I are Praying for you!

    Reply
  43. Barbara Hargrove

    So sorry Jill, praying for peace and comfort.

    Reply
  44. Gay Parsley

    Jill, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and Wendell sure were a precious couple. May God Comfort you and family during such a difficult time.

    Reply
  45. Joan Frassrand

    Jill, So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all.

    Reply
  46. Connie Rogers

    Jill, I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs to you. Wendell was a great man.

    Reply

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46 Comments

  1. Kim McWhirter

    Jill,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. I’ve been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
    Kim McWhirter

    Reply
  2. Bobbi Jo Stinnett

    Mrs Jill sorry for you loss .Mr Pigg was a great that we’ll be missed

    Reply
  3. Marilyn Ault

    Dear Jill:

    Jim and I just learned of Wendell’s passing late yesterday afternoon. Such sad news. We saw Wendell several month’s ago at Honey’s having a burger. We chatted about old times. Jim always enjoyed his company whether riding motorcycles or helping the two of you make sausage. May God’s promises bring you peace and comfort until that day when you are reunited in God’s heavenly kingdom.

    With deepest sympathy,

    Jim and Marilyn Ault

    Reply
  4. Marty Mathis

    My prayers and thoughts will be with your family im sorry for your loss

    Reply
  5. Rosie Warren Tallent

    So sorry thinking of you and your family.

    Reply
  6. Larry and Wanda Hames

    Jill, Gwen and families We are so sorry for your loss.May God bless you with strength and comfort in the days ahead. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  7. ROBIN SHELTON

    Jill, I’m so sorry for your heartache. I hope the special memories you and Wendell made over the years can bring you comfort in the days ahead.

    Reply
  8. Don judy Metcalf

    Don and Judy Metcalf sorry to here this praying for family

    Reply
  9. Jim Moss

    Jill, Gwen and Families, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad and difficult time. Wendell was one in a million…such a fine man. I saw him at Ken’s in Fayetteville a few months ago and chatted. He was always such a pleasure to know.

    Reply
  10. JudyHolt

    I’m so sorry praying for the family

    Reply
  11. Ricky and Christi Howell

    Jill and family. We are terribly sad to hear this. He was such a wonderful sweet man. Ricky said he would miss his laugh and his handshake. Love you!

    Reply
  12. Lorry Ann Hill Anderton

    Jill I’m so sorry to hear about Wendell. He was such a great guy. I can’t remember a time that he hasn’t been a part of our lives. Gwen I know he was such a good brother to you. Love you all . You will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will always have a special place in my heart.

    Reply
  13. Diane King

    Jill, take one day at a time. Love you and Wendell. Loved his sausage. Best in Lincoln County. You are in my prayers. God bless you.

    Reply
  14. Kelly Mills McClintock

    So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . I did not know Wendell very well, but I went to school with Gwen and Mike .

    Reply
  15. Kim Halcomb Cowart

    Jill, I’m sorry to hear of Wendell’s passing. May God provide comfort and peace. Allow all your wonderful memories help your heart to heal. Prayers are with you.

    Reply
  16. Linda Ward Englehart

    Jill I’m so sorry. Wendell was a good friend. Hugs to you my sweet friend!

    Reply
  17. Jeff Moe

    RIP Brother Wendell I can not express what your friendship meant to our family new to the area, to say you will be missed is a understatement. Will see you again some day
    Love Kristal & Jeff

    Reply
  18. Rhessa Wilson

    Sympathy to the Pigg family.

    Reply
  19. Terry Warren

    Jill
    I don’t have words to help you through this loss, but I’m praying for that peace and comfort that only God can give for you and the entire family.

    Reply
  20. Richard Watson

    I am so sorry to hear of Wendell’s Passing. Have not seen or talked with him in years. He was a fine Man and will be missed by Many.My Condolences.

    Reply
  21. Kim Cox

    Jill and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Praying for strength, courage, and peace for you. May God comfort you all during this time.

    Reply
  22. Tina Towry Osgood

    Jill, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family

    Reply
  23. Kathy (Bills)Spain

    My sister, my friend, Jill there are no words. But I want you to know how much you are loved. You, Wendell and the kids. To know y’all is to love you. I’m praying for you and wishing I could take all the hurt away from all of you. Sadly it doesn’t work that way. I know you are stronger than you know and that will be tested in the days to come. But you have y’alls kids and family to help you get through any storm coming. This storm came, the damage is done but there will be a new tomorrow. Keep Wendell’s memory alive through all the stories you will share in the days, weeks and years to come. I know I said there are no words, guess I got carried away as usual. I love you my dear, sweet, beautiful friend. Love to all of you.

    Reply
  24. Peggy Armstrong Coleman

    Maudean, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother-in-law (and a distant cousin of mine). Memories will always be with you and your family. Cherish them forever.

    Reply
  25. DeLois Thompson

    Jill and family, my condolences. Wendell was a special guy and you have so many special memories that will keep in your heart. Special prayers for comfort and strength during the days ahead. Hugs. Joe and DeLois

    Reply
  26. Judy Stafford

    Jill and Family, I am so sorry about Wendall. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Judy Stafford

    Reply
  27. Brenda Burns

    Jill, We are so very sorry for your loss.Wendall was such a Good Man.May God be with you and your Family and may God wrap his arms around each of you .Brenda &Joe Burns

    Reply
  28. Jerry Mcpherson

    So sorry to hear about his passing.
    He was a good man .

    Reply
  29. Cindy Harwell

    I am so so sad!! I love you Jill and so sorry you and your family have lost a great man! Wendall will always hold a special place in my heart! Prayers for all of you.

    Reply
  30. Gail Mills-Claxton

    Sorry to hear about Wendall. Went to school at Petersburg with him. Always liked him. My prayers to his family.

    Reply
  31. Wanda Smith

    Jill, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you.

    Reply
  32. Janice Smith

    So sorry for your loss. I worked with Wendell at ABECO.

    Reply
  33. Bradlie Pokrandt

    Jill, Carmen, Savannah, Mallory—I simply don’t have words. Saying goodbye to such wonderfully warm fellow—I cannot fathom. Praying.

    Reply
  34. Charlene warren

    I’m so sorry to hear the loss of this young man . We grew up together and I know his wife Jill. May Gods comfort be with you st this time and days to come

    Reply
  35. Michael

    We will miss you brother. You were always good to me. Gave me work in the hay field, joking around, my whole family saw you like one of the family. You love you Wendell.

    Reply
  36. Audria Richardson

    To the Pigg Family my Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this time. I’m sure going to Miss Wendell coming through the Drive thru at the Petersburg Shell.

    Reply
  37. Yvonne Baugher

    Sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  38. Brenda Anderson

    My heart breaks for you Jill..

    Reply
  39. Jimmy and Diane Buchanan

    Jill,

    So sorry for your loss. I have known Wendell all his life as he lived next to my Grandmother Dyer when he was growing up and have many fond memories of him. He was a fine man and he will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

    Reply
  40. Alice Pack

    Jill I am so sorry always loved Wendell. He was a special person. My heart goes out to you and your family. I can truly be sympathetic with you as I lost Jeriel the same way. I’ve and prayers.

    Reply
  41. Sherrie Maddox

    Jill , This saddens me to learn of Wendall’s passing. You were a compassionate and supportive partner. My heart goes out to you and his family .

    Reply
  42. Tommy Howell

    Mrs. Jill sorry about your loss . My family and I are Praying for you!

    Reply
  43. Barbara Hargrove

    So sorry Jill, praying for peace and comfort.

    Reply
  44. Gay Parsley

    Jill, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and Wendell sure were a precious couple. May God Comfort you and family during such a difficult time.

    Reply
  45. Joan Frassrand

    Jill, So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all.

    Reply
  46. Connie Rogers

    Jill, I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs to you. Wendell was a great man.

    Reply

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