Raymond Duane Pigott Sr., age 93 of Mannington, WV passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg.
Born in Pine Bluff, Raymond then resided in Mannington for most of his life. He enlisted in the Air Force not long after high school where he spent four years serving his country. He returned home in 1955 where he spent time working in the Williams Mine until it closed, then went to Robinson Run Mine where he became a Prep Plant Boss and stayed there until 1991 when he retired. People in town may also remember him working at the Mannington Home Center in his retired years.
In his free time, Raymond enjoyed whittling, playing his many musical instruments, and spending time with his family!
Raymond was preceded in death by his mother and father, Earl and Nancy Pigott, his wife Betty Price Pigott, two daughters, Vanessa and Lois Pigott, three sisters, Ardith Vanderhoff; Barbara Parsons and Twila Rotunda, and one brother, Kenneth Pigott.
He is survived by two sons, Raymond Duane Pigott Jr and Tessa and Keith Pigott and wife Sandy, one sister Janet Martin, step-daughter Connie Pallotta and husband Jay, three grandchildren, Jasmine Knorr and husband John; Latasha VanPelt and husband TJ, Matt Pigott and wife Tiffany, great-grandchildren, Liam, Audra, Mason, Cru, Eva, Amelia, Stella, and Circa, as well as several special nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the 5th floor VA hospital staff for all their love and care. Everyone there held a special place in Raymond’s heart!
No funeral home ceremony will be held as cremation was chosen, as were his final wishes. Masters Funeral Home in Mannington has been placed in care of the final arrangements.
Condolences
The staff on the 5 th floor (CLC) LAJVAMC will miss Ray so much. He brought so much joy to us. Condolences from all of us on clc . He will be greatly missed.
I was rays nurse at night on one of the tours . We don’t switch sides , so I always took care of Ray since I came back to the VA in ‘23. Ray was absolutely precious and funny and always had a quick comeback . He made the shift more fun every night that I was there . My N.A. Sheree and I were blessed to have been able to take care of Ray for such a long time . I dearly loved Ray and he always asked about my son , who is an NBA player and always supported his college career as well at Baylor . He hung my son’s picture in his room. I dearly loved Ray and the CLC will never be quite the same without him . May he rest in eternal peace ❤️
Keith, Sandy and family
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was so nice to me when I delivered his mail.
Praying for the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad led a full, wonderful life and you will have many great memories. Hugs to you all.
It was such a pleasure to have known Ray, he was one of a kind. I so enjoyed hearing his stories. laughing with him. and seeing him cruise around in his chair throughout the VA. Thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences to his family and friends. Ray will be forever remembered, may he rest in peace.
So very sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. A wonderful man loved by so many. Always a great day when you got to talk with Raymond. We send our thoughts and prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss. Know you are in our prayers for comfort and peace. God Bless.
Iris Dunigan and Jean Yankie
Raymond, Keith and family, our thoughts are with you. Sincere sympathy,
Mark & Andrea
My condolences to the family! I worked with Raymond at the Home Center for a few years during summer months. He was a great guy and I enjoyed any time I got to interact with him.
Megan and I will miss you so much Ray Ray . We will miss waking you up for breakfast singing to you and me playing your guitar and watching you shake your head and saying you girls are driving me crazy. Our heartfelt prayers are with your family and friends. 🙏🏼💕