Birth date: Apr 8, 1942 Death date: Apr 24, 2017
B. T. Wigley, Jr., age 75 of Gainesville, Florida passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. He was born April 8, 1942 in Robersonville, North Carolina to Burnley T. and Charlotte M. Dickerson Wigley, Sr. He grew up in the Mississippi De Read Obituary
As soon as B.T. joined the Gainesville Gas Company, he and Sandra were a part of our family. I was in elementary school at the time and remember growing up with them as close friends of my mom and dad's. There was always a lot of fun and good times. I am so thankful that B.T. would come by to see mom and dad as they grew older. My love and sympathy go out to Sandra and all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Mott Rhine
In the late 1960's, right after we were married, John and I lived in a little bungalow across the street from a small, WWII dirt airfield in Gainesville. If B.T. were coming in for a landing at dusk or after dark, in the days before cell phones, he would call the main airport and have them call us to run over and light the kerosene smudge pots to illuminate the strip for his landing. It was always a delight to see his little Cessna on approach for landing and to see those wheels touch the ground gracefully and safely. Thankfully, his love for aviation continued long after those days of his aircraft ownership as he made a regular pilgrimage to the airport where he made many friends in his inimitable way.
B.T. was a man of heart and compassion and a joy to those who knew and loved him. We will be forever blessed for having shared not only that family bond, but the friendship bond as well. We'll see you in heaven, B.T. Much love, John and Anne
We will greatly miss BT's sweet smiling face visiting us daily at University Air Center.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Friends at University Air Center
