James Bernard Bighems Obituary
In loving memory of James Bernard Bighems in Marianna, Florida, who departed this world on September 9, 2025 at the age of 96. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fannie L. Cotton Bighems and Emanuel Bighems; his wife Ida Elizabeth Gamble Bighems; his grandmother Rachel Knight Walker; and his siblings, John Bighems, Curtis C. Bighems, Joe Nathan Brown, Mary C. Brown and Irene V. Smith.
He is survived by: his grandfather Joseph L. Cotton; his children, Elder James Michael Bighem, Sr. (Sylvia), Marvin Brown (Dorothy), Delana Haynes (Cookie), Felix Bighem (Quintonia), Lori Bighems and Elisha Donnell (Nate); and his close friend Shellie Johnson. He is also survived by grandfather and great-grandfather, leaving behind a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
