Arthur Jay Bigler

Mr. Arthur Jay Bigler, age 86 of Anna, died at 2:12 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born July 22, 1929, in Cobden. He was the son of Arthur Joseph Bigler and Daisie Dickey Bigler. He married Phyllis Adehl "Pam" Manus on Sept. 7, 1951, in Anna. She preceded him in death on Nov. 24, 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Jayn Bigler of Anna; his brother and sister-in-law, the Hon. D.D. and Midgyette Bigler of Anna; a sister-in-law, Betty Sue (Manus) Elkins of Anna; and many beloved nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Bigler; a sister, Kay Bigler Bacon; and a niece, Mary Beth Bacon. He was a 1948 graduate of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School and served in the Army Reserve from 1950-1956. He owned Bigler Lumber Company in Anna, opening the business in 1958 and operating it until his retirement in 1993. Bigler was an accomplished and self-taught knife maker, and for many years he competed in field trials and raised English setters and pointers. He enjoyed quail and duck hunting. He was a lifetime member of the Elks in Anna. Memorial visitation will be from 3 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Visitation Service Saturday, July 16, 2016,3:00PM-5:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street