Lloyd "Pete" Bigham, Jr.

BIGHAM, Lloyd L., Jr. "Pete" - age 92, of Fenton, passed away on Saturday Feb. 27, 2021. Lloyd was born August 7, 1928 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Lloyd L. & Edna (Jamison) Bigham. He was a graduate of Pontiac High School and a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army. Lloyd married Joyce (Miller) Shaw on October 21, 1982 and she preceded him in death on January 18, 2016. He drove a semi truck for General Motors (Chevrolet) and retired in 1984 after 35 years of service. Lloyd enjoyed golfing and bowling for many years and family get togethers. He was a Life member of Fenton VFW Post #3243 and a member of U.A.W. Local #659.  Surviving are: son, Lloyd "Topper" Bigham III of Fenton; daughter, Lori Kowalski of Walled Lake/Novi; step-sons, Don (Lora) Shaw of Grand Blanc, Tim Shaw and Cathy of White Lake; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Shaw of Flint; brother, Harry (Glenys) Bigham; sister, Marilyn Vanderworp; grandchildren, Jamie Shaw of Cary, ID, Jennifer (Brett) Wardrop of Grand Rapids, Michelle (Neil) Wendt of Goodrich, TJ (Jessica) Shaw of Milan, Kristin (Todd) Ragsdale of Grand Blanc, Curtis Shaw of Rifle, CO, Jorden (Mario) Varela of Parachute, CO; great-grandchildren, Connor and Devin Wardrop, Elizabeth and William Wendt, Mackenzie, Madeline and Anna Shaw, Katie and Kyle Ragsdale, Isaac, Mariah, Joey Varela. He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Joyce; step-son, Lee Shaw; great-granddaughter, Hayleigh Shaw; and daughter, Jennifer Williams. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Fenton VFW Post # 3243, 1148 N Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff of Ascension Genesys for their care and compassion. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430.