James "Boker" Bigham

Boker was born on June 4, 1942 in Pampa, Texas to CH & Evelyn Bigham. He was the middle child of their 5 children. He was preceded in death by his parents, CH & Evelyn Bigham; older sister Bobbie Howard; older brother Sonny Bigham and younger brother Harris Bigham. He leave behind a younger brother, Rick Simco.

Boker only went to school until the 8th grade. He left school to help his dad move houses to help support the family. He moved houses all of his life and even recently was still moving small buildings.

A little later in life, Boker met and married Elvis Ann Kirkpatrick and they began their lives in Shallowater, Texas. They were blessed with 3 children, oldest son Kit Bigham, daughter DeeDee Scott and youngest Shane Bigham. Ann preceded Boker in death. She went to be with the Lord on 2/4/2000.

Boker leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Rick Simco; 3 children: DeeDee Scott and husband, Mark, Kit Bigham and wife, Shari, and Shane Bigham; 6 grandchildren: Savanna Sharp and husband, Brent, Tiffany Norris and husband, Drew, Kyler Bigham, Kelsey Bigham and boyfriend, Joe Teachout, Conner Bigham and Casen Bigham; 6 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way: Kaden Norris, Brayden Sharp, Tailor Norris, Paisley Sharp, Aubrey Bigham, Payson McKee and Kolt Teachout. Boker also leaves behind many life-long friends who became family.

He will be missed by so many, but we find comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven rejoicing with all of his loved ones that went before him.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 19th from 6-8 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 20th at 2:00 pm at Harvest Church with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas.