George Ray Sigmon

George Ray Sigmon, 61, of Kimberly, passed away at Montgomery General Hospital after an extended illness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, “Lou Gehrig's Disease”.

He was employed as a welder for Cecil Walker Machinery in the Beckley hydraulic shop for 15 years and a graduate of Montgomery High School. He was an avid Mountaineer fan.

He was God's gift to us on July 30, 1945, and our gift to God on June 29, 2007. He was born in Powellton, Fayette County, and was the son of the late Julian and Nellie F. Angel Sigmon. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jody Lynn; and his brothers, Tuncil and Pete Sigmon.

Surviving is his wife of 40 ½ years, Becky Reynolds Sigmon; son, Tim and his wife Malinda Sigmon of Boomer; two grandchildren, Karli Nicole and Cameron George; sisters, Faye Grounds of Montgomery Heights and Betty Underwood and her husband Charles of Beckley; brothers, Virgil Sigmon and his wife Wilma and Kenneth Sigmon and his wife Judy of Powellton, Charles Sigmon and his wife Shirley of Mt. Carbon and Julian Sigmon Jr. of Barrett; and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws.

The family extends a special thanks to all of his caregivers.

The service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2007, at Kimberly Church of God, Kimberly, with Pastor Bill Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park at London.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc., 900 Lee Street No. 1010, Charleston, WV 25301.