Ronnie "RC" Pigg

Ronnie C. “RC” Pigg, 77, of Rock, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at his home. RC was born on July 14, 1937 in Mercer County to the late Clifford and Loma Webb Pigg. RC lived on Browning Lambert Mountain most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed feeding his birds and deer. RC was employed by American shipyards in Lorraine, OH, Hawley Fuel in Landgraff, and Western Auto in Bluewell. He was the owner of Piggs Market in Bluewell and retired working in his salvage yard on Browning Lambert Mountain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Loma Pigg; a daughter, Melissa Pigg; a sister, Etta Hawks; and a sister, Kathleen Beckner. Those left to cherish his memories include his: Wife of 61 years: Joan “Susie” Jackson Pigg 2 Daughters: Cornelia Jones and husband Pedo of Rock Teresa Davidson and husband Jimmy of Bluefield Granddaughter: Tracy Beggs and husband Jason of Rock 2 grandsons: Shannon Jones of Bluefield Scotty Jones and companion Christina Keen of Bluefield Great granddaughter: Gabrielle Beggs of Rock 5 great grandsons: Austin Pennington of Rock Blake Testerman of Midway Tristan, Braydon and Ricky Jones all of Baptist Valley, VA Special friend: Elvis Horn of Rock Sister: Juanita Jackson of Portsmouth, VA Brother: Sonny Pigg and Wife Mildred of Rock Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Pastor David Lusk officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where Pedo Jones, Jimmy Davidson, Elvis Horn, Jason Beggs, Shannon Jones, Scotty Jones, Larry Martin and Austin Pennington will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call on Thursday from 11:00-12:00 at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.