Gary Frank Pigeon, 68, passed away Friday, June 21 2013, at his home after a long illness. He was born May 4, 1945 in Fort Smith to the late Frank and Agnes Pigeon.  He was a member of Oak Cliff Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Army Reserves, 142 Artillery Division and retired from Whirlpool after 33 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Jo Ann; one son, Gary Wayne Pigeon and wife Shannon; one daughter, Stacey Millard and husband Chris; five grandchildren, Lorelei and Lainey Pigeon and Noah, Adin and Aaron Millard; one brother Bill Moody and wife Rosalee; two neices; and one nephew.