James Wesley Pedigo

James Wesley Pedigo, age 78, a McMinnville, TN resident and DeKalb County native was born January 31, 1942 and passed June 23, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. He was a retired industrial electrician, a TN Army National Guard veteran, a member of the Methodist Church, and the son of the late Walter S. and Louanna Moore Pedigo. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Oleda Pedigo and Magdalene and Charles Beck and brother, Thomas Pedigo. Mr. Pedigo was married August 27, 1966 to Inez Day Pedigo. In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children and spouses, Melissa Ann Pedigo of Monterey, TN, Clark Wesley (Blanca) Pedigo of Texas, Sandy Pedigo (David) Wade of Knoxville, TN, Robin Pedigo (Reuben) Byrom of Alabama, J. Kelly Pedigo of McMinnville, Scotty Lynn (Dawn) Lyle of Indiana, and Janella Gulick (Sheila Brown) of McMinnville; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rebecca Rogers Pedigo of McMinnville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 in High’s Chapel with Ben Day officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at High’s. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pedigo family. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.