Robert Jerome Piggee

October 03, 1950 — April 30, 2025

Robert Piggee

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Robert Jerome (Tinka) Piggee, 74, passed away on April 30, 2025, at his home. Born on October 3, 1950, to Shelton Sr. and Elnora Vick Piggee in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Robert lived a life full of service, music, and companionship.

Robert attended school in Pocola, Oklahoma, and graduated from high school in 1969. In July 1973, he entered the United States Marine Corps, serving honorably until his discharge in October of 1983 after two tours of duty at Camp LeJeune.

Following his military service, Robert worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail handler and clerk. His passion for singing and karaoke led him to volunteer at fundraisers and, during his retirement, he found great joy in entertaining residents at nursing homes, the VA Center, and spending time with the disabled community as a visiting companion. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Shelton and Elnora Vick Piggee; his companion, Trudy Scott; all his siblings, Whonita Dixon, Lhonita Dewhart Brewer, Shelton Piggee Jr., Scottie Piggee, Robert Thomas, and infant sister, Shirley Patricia; and grandparents, Sarah Fulsom Degraftenreed and Leslie Vick.

He is survived by his nieces, Stephanie Dixon, Pilar Piggee, and Kris Piggee; nephews, Frank Dewhart, Sostane Brewer, Terrell Brewer, and Sean Thomas; sisters-in-law, Nancy Piggee and Shirley Thomas; his caregiver, Brandy Ramos and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, friends, and other relatives.

Robert's life touched many, and he will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, and the joy he brought to others. May he rest in peace.

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