Charles Pigott

Charles Pigott
April 19, 1934 – July 24, 2025
Charles Dewitt Pigott Jr, 91, of Braselton, GA, died July 24, 2025. He was born April 19, 1934, to Dewitt and Mildred Pigott. He married Arleen Fortenberry Pigott in 1958 and they had two children.
Pigott was a 1956 graduate of the University of Mississippi. While attending Ole Miss he was a brother of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and a member of the marching band. After getting his degree in pharmacy he returned to Tylertown to serve the community for over 50 years as owner of Pigotts Drug Store. During this time, he made many trips to the store for emergencies.
After retiring Charles and Arleen enjoyed traveling with family and working in their yard. He was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and member of the choir.
He is preceded in death by his parents Dewitt and Mildred, his wife of 64 years Arleen Pigott, his son Terry Wayne Pigott, and siblings Betty Joe Rego and Donald Moore Pigott.
Survivors are his daughter and son in law, Robin and William Helmstadter of Braselton, Georgia and granddaughter Madeline Helmstadter of London, England. Two sisters in law, Judy Fortenberry and Bonnie Grubbs.
Services were July 27, 2025, at Hartman Hughes Funeral Home with Bro. Buddy Day officiating and Emily Jackson providing the music.
Pallbearers were nephews Donovan Grubbs, Kirk Stinson, Brodie Pigott, Ronnie Owens, Jody Fortenberry and Brad Owens.
Honorary pallbearers were Max Stinson, Neil Stinson, Jimmy Fortenberry, Michael Grubbs Jeff Pigott, Joe Rego and James Rego.
Hartman-Hughes Capps Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. An online registry book can be signed at hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com