Obituary of Paul Richard Bigley

Paul Richard Bigley was born in Marion Ohio, December 11, 1929. His unfortunate childhood shaped his path and philanthropy till parting March 5, 2022, in The Villages, Florida. Paul and LaVada shared 63 years of marriage, two children, three grandsons and lifelong friendship with his sister in law and her husband. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War as a weather expert. He was a Chemical Engineering graduate of The Ohio State University. His career with Columbia Gas and Commonwealth Gas, in Ohio and Virginia, began as a night dispatch and culminated as President and Chairman of the Board. More notably, he served in the Boy Scouts of America as youth leader and board member. He participated in camping and lead 50- and 100-mile hikes. He earned Order of the Arrow and received service awards including the Silver Beaver. He was a 10+ gallon blood donor. He gave to Florida Sheriff's Youth ranches. The Ohio State University gave encouragement and education, and Paul gave annually since 1962. The first $25 dollar donation extended to recent support of Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering programs in collaborative engineering based cancer research, translational medicine, purchase of lab equipment and student funding. Paul's generosity will impact future cancer treatments and cures. How firm thy Friendship - OHIO! He was known to figure fair handicaps for his golfing foursome. Quiet, consistent, expecting effort and excellence in action. Thanks to friends John and Charlene, and the Villages VA for contributing to Paul's happiness. Interment at Bushnell National Cemetery. Contributions to continue cancer research may be directed to https://give.osu.edu/paulbigley or checks to The Ohio State University Foundation, PO Box 710811 Columbus Ohio 43271 (Fund 302693 Paul Bigley)