Harvey Sigmon

Harvey Maxwell Sigmon, 83, of St. Johnâ??s Church Road died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Abernethy Laurels after a period of declining health. Born June 29, 1923 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Walter Lee and Carrie Ethel Sigmon. He was a lifelong member of St. Johnâ??s Lutheran Church, a deacon, and a Sunday school superintendent and a US Army veteran. He was retired from General Electric as a Quality Control inspector. A brother, Albert Sigmon and two sisters, Alverta and Vernell Sigmon preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Elizabeth Smith Sigmon of the home, two daughters; Esther Sigmon Bandy and husband, John, of Conover and Anita Sigmon Gryder and husband, Dwight, of Conover; a son, Harvey Dallas Sigmon and wife, Kim, of Conover; a sister, Alice Inabelle Little of Conover; a brother, Hemeter â??Budâ? Harding Sigmon of Conover; six grandchildren, Tamp Bandy and wife, Jennifer, Lisa Sain and husband, Dr. Jason Sain, Matthew Bandy and wife, Anna, Lela Gryder, Lauren Sigmon and Alex Sigmon; six great grandchildren, Austin Bandy, Jacob Bandy, Bridgett Bandy, Wyatt Sain, Lizzie Sain and Sara Sain. A Celebration of Harveyâ??s Life will be Tuesday, December 19th at 3:00 at St. Johnâ??s Lutheran Church with Pastors Scott Johnson and Anton Lagoutine officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:45 at the church prior to the Service. Memorials may be made to St. Johnâ??s Church building fund, 2126 St. Johnâ??s Church Rd. Conover, NC 28613. You may express your thoughts and memories in the on-line guest book at www.jenkinsfuneralservices.com. The Sigmon family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.