GREENFIELD, IL – James "Jim" Edward Bigley, 81, died surrounded by his loving family on July 16, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janis Yarc Bigley of Greenfield and son, Jimmie Joe (Brenda) Bigley of Rochester. He was affectionately known as "Grandpa Jim" to his five grandchildren, Casey (Alisha) Morrow, Quinn (Brianna) Morrow, Karly (Ricky) O'Guinn, Joey (Veronica) Bigley and Jenna Leigh (Scott) Weakly, although his favorite title was "Papa Jim" to his 10 great-grandchildren, Tage, Kai, Koi and Kael Morrow, Maddux, Beckett and Paxton O'Guinn, Madison and Lola Belle Bigley and McKenzie Weakly. Also survived by his two sisters, Doris Bland and Mary McElfresh.

Jim graduated from Winchester High School in 1955, starring in football and track. He was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the St. Louis Cardinals, University of Illinois basketball, football, and being of the Catholic faith, Notre Dame football. He loved coaching his son in baseball and even served as the Greene County Baseball Commissioner. This continued with his grandkids and great-grandkids. His favorite place to be was on the sidelines cheering them on.

His other favorite pastimes included hunting and fishing with his son, as well as being a member of the Pasfield Men's Golf League. In more recent years, most of his time was spent baiting hooks, taking fish off hooks, and responding to "look Papa."

Jim retired after 47 years as the shift supervisor of Continental Cooperative Services. During that time, he served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Rural Electric Credit Union for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Kim Bigley; grandson, John Joseph Bigley; parents, Buell and Shelta Bigley; sister, Sally Bigley and brother, Richard Bigley.

Private family services will be held at a later date.