Charles “Chile” Bigham, born in Dallas 9.1.30, left this world peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family on 12.3.14. A graduate of Adamson High School, he attended the University of Texas where he earned All-American status as a 1st baseman in 1951. Always a ballplayer, he played senior’s slow pitch well into his 70’s. Everyone loved Chile as he never met a stranger. His wit, optimism and love of life will be missed by all who were touched by him. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeannene; 4 children: Mike, Mark and wife, Sherry; Denise and husband Ted, and; Matt. Known as “Big Daddy” to 8 grandchildren: Zach Bigham, Wensdy Stucky, Kyle Frank, Lance Frank, Bailey Bigham, Cody Bigham, Rachel Bigham and Jacqueline Jeannene Bigham; 7 great grandchildren: Nona Bigham, Avery Bigham, Calvin Bigham, Kennedy Stucky, Kate Stucky, Christopher Bigham and Eleanor Williams. Viewing: Sunday, 2-5pm at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, Grand Prairie; Funeral: Monday, 1 pm at The Woods United Methodist Church, Grand Prairie with graveside at Restland Cemetery, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to The Woods United Methodist Church. www.thewoodsumc.org.
