Otis William Sigers, Jr.'s Obituary
Otis William Sigers Jr. departed this life on April 2, 2018. He was born in Grenada, Mississippi to Otis and Viola Sigers on October 15, 1929. To this union he was the eldest of four children.
He left high school before graduating and enlisted in the army. He served in Korea where he was seriously wounded in battle. He received the Purple Heart.
He met and married Jessie Cobbs in 1952. They relocated to Jackson, Michigan in 1953.
He found work at Blair Tires and The Michigan Theatre. Later he was employed at Diecast Corporation. He worked there as a Relief Diecaster for over 30 years until he retired.
He enjoyed bowling and watching sports and westerns and war movies on television.
In the 2000s he went to work again. This time he drove and delivered Meals on Wheels to seniors. He got a lot of satisfaction out of this job because he enjoyed helping people.
Mr. Sigers was always on the go. He could be seen around town wearing his Military Purple Heart Cap eating at various restaurants. He was always in and out of his favorite store….Walmart.
He was a faithful member of Community A.M.E. Church for over 58 years. He was on the Trustee board and a member of the choir. He did maintenance around the church and also drove the church van to pick up seniors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Jessie Sigers, sisters; Margaret Upchurch and Deborah Ann Sigers.
He is survived by and leaves to cherish his memories his children: Otis Sigers III, Jennifer “Jan” Sigers of Los Angeles, California, Viola Sigers of Los Angeles, California and Maury Sigers, Grandchildren; Nikki Cobb, Natasha Hester of Los Angeles, California, Unique Sigers of Detroit, Michigan and Malcolm Sigers, Sisters; Mary A. Winfield of Arizona, Thelma Taylor, Le Vorn Hurd of Texas, Brothers; Gerald Sigers of Louisiana, Brannon Sigers and Freddie Sigers of Mississippi, Special Friends; Dana Burrell, Hodge “Pete” Ellis and Charles Patterson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Thank you for your service……..And rest well daddy.
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