Jiggs graduated from high school in Wardville. He joined the United States Navy on July 23, 1946, and was honorably discharged June 14, 1950. He served his country after World War II by helping in the reconstruction while being stationed in Pearl Harbor, Guam and Midway. He came out of the Seabees as an electrician lineman. After returning home, he met and married Mary Christine Smith and they were married June 14, 1952, in Fort Smith, Ark. He and his wife loved fishing in the pond behind the house. She preceded him in death on Dec. 21, 1994. He hauled cattle for a living after getting home from the service. He then worked for Public Service of Oklahoma and then the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot and then returned to ranching. He enjoyed working with cattle, riding horses and always had a vehicle for trade. Jiggs passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 83. Survivors include four children and their spouses, Mary Kaye and West Hilburn, of Red Oak, Mellanie Anne and Robby Roberson, of Newalla, Steve Lee and Barbara Lane, of McAlester, and Douglas Jay Lane, of the home. Also, nine grandchildren and spouses, Brian Hilburn, of Wilburton, Kristi and Roger Frost, of Oklahoma City, Leah and Chris Montgomery, of Red Oak, Michael and Amy Roberson, of Newalla, Rachael Roberson and Charity Roberson, both of Newalla, J.J. Lane, Fort Smith, Ark., and Jordan Lane and Jacob Lane, both of McAlester. And, 12 great-grandchildren, Bre'Anna, Haley, Kyla, Justin, Katie, Tanner, Faith, Blake, Kasiti, Alex, Samuel and Cade; one brother and sister-in-law, Vee Guy "Pete" and Juanita Lane, of Pittsburg, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Christine Lane, and his parents, Floyd and Eva Lane. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of McAlester with Dr. Tim Russell, Steve Lane and Pastor Robby Roberson officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of McAlester. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Brian Hilburn, Michael Roberson, J.J. Lane, Jordan Lane, Jacob Lane, Chris Montgomery and Roger Frost. Honorary pallbearers will be V.G. Lane, Ronnie Roberson, Donny Scherman, Harold Eugene Scherman, Jim Gardner, Ross Selman and Joe Faulkenberry.