Rubin Bigger
Rubin Bigger, age 78, of 421 Scenic Drive, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 in his home. He was born on July 26, 1929 in Knox County, IL the son of David L. & Oradell (Leimbach) Bigger. He married Darlene “June” Brown on November 15, 1969 in Paloma, IL. She survives.
“Rube” was well-known throughout the community and state for his 35 years of service in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. After retirement he continued to assist and provide services to those in need.
Rubin was a graduate of Monmouth High School and the Gem City Business College. He was a member of Faith Christian Church. Rubin enjoyed fishing, camping, golf and bowling and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Fan. He loved getting together with family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Mike Bigger and his wife Debra of Wyoming, IL; Criss Brown of Indianapolis, IL; Frances Cookson and her husband Tom of Quincy; Kringle Lindsey and her husband Steve of Monroe City, MO and Linda Flemming and her husband Mike of Bradenton, FL
10 grandchildren: Ryan Miller, Rod Miller, Dustin Bigger, Katelyn Bigger, Dusty Cookson and his wife Monica, Luke Cookson and his wife Maggie, Cristy Harr, Candace Puff and Jackie Miller and Scott Brown.
10 great grandchildren
ONE SISTER: Ilene Swanson and her husband Hugh of Glava, IL along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Paulette, two sons in infancy and a sister: Donna Staley.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Rev. Henry Pratt. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery near Plainville, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4-8 PM in the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Addicts Victorious or to the Family
To the kindest human being i’ve ever known…I miss you terribly and love you forever…Grandpa, you were the best.
To the family of Rubin Bigger, Rube was a great catalistin my spouses sobriety. Rube was a saint to the individuals that looked to him for guidance. Rube would contibute his all, if the individual was serious about getting sober. He never beat around the bush he told you straight out what you needed to hear. Rube will be missed! GOD Bless the family!
Rube will be greatly missed by so many including Gerry & I. At the visitation, Gerry said he remembered when Rube used to drive a delivery truck over here in Mo. One of the pictures of Rube made him think of it. I said I remembered “when Rube & June looked liked that” in one of the younger pics. Memories will help us though these times, I believe, & friends too. Remember we’re only a phone call away. You always answered our calls, now it’s our turn.
May the Spirit of God comfort you as you heal from this loss. May your friends & family support you. And may your memories sustain you, ‘Til You Meet Again’.
Your sister & brother in Christ,
Elaine & Gerry
best friend a lotta people ever had…..body may be gone but a little piece of his spirit is with all of us….