Kent Bigley, Jr.

Kent Jeffrey Bigley, Jr., age 42, of Timewell, Illinois passed away at 10:55 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born September 16, 1981 in Rushville, Illinois the son of Kent Jeffrey Bigley, Sr. and Elizabeth A. VanOrder.  

Kent was truck driver for Beaird Transport, Inc. in Mt. Sterling for several years. 

He was a graduate of Brown County High School.

Kent enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his little boy. 

Survivors include his son Asher James Kay Bigley.  His mother Liz VanOrder of Timewell.  His father Kent J. Bigley, Sr. of Augusta, Illinois.  His maternal grandmother Marie VanOrder of Timewell, Illinois.  1 brother Chris Bigley of Versailles, Illinois.  1 sister Dana McNett of Bay City, Texas also survives along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather George VanOrder, Sr. and his paternal grandparents Alberta Louise and Junior Manor.  

Cremation will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Pastors Jerry & Patsy Spratt officiating. 

Private inurnment will be in the Mounds Cemetery at a later date. 

Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to the family. 

Condolences for the family may be left on line at hendrickerfuneralhome.com. 

The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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