Franklin Edward Pigg was born to James Homer and Hazel (Gladstone) Pigg on November 13, 1933, on a farm north of Gentry, Missouri, where he lived his entire life and where he planted, harvested crops, and raised livestock. Edward passed away April 4, 2025, at the age of 91.
Edward attended Union School for 8 years and graduated from Albany High School in 1951. He worked in the winters at a photographic studio and a meat processing plant until he started raising livestock.
Edward married Betty Jane Graham on June 8, 1957. To this union three children were born, Kenton, Allen, and Roger. Betty and Edward were married 64 years at the time of her passing on March 8, 2021.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers James and Warren, sister Evelyn, granddaughter Stephanie Pigg and grandson Brian Pigg.
Edward served eight years in the Albany National Guard in Albany. He was a member of the Knox Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder and Sunday School teacher.
In his free time, Edward enjoyed photography, woodworking and watching the grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow.
Survivors: sons, Kenton (Susan) Pigg, Kansas City, MO; Allen (Peggy) Pigg, Worth, MO; and Roger (Kerri) Pigg, Worth, MO; 6 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Thursday, April 10 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Burial in the Knox Cemetery, Worth, MO. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the chapel. Friends may call anytime after 9:00 AM on Thursday. Memorial Contributions: Knox Cemetery Fund in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402.
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