Arthur L. Brigham, age 84, of Pensacola passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008.

Mr. Brigham or Art as friends called him was born in Hancock, New York where he was raised and attended school.

 Art joined the US Navy in January 1941 and served honorably until February 1961.

Mr. Brigham retired as an Avionics Technician Chief and used those skills to maintain and repair tracking radar systems at Eglin AFB for over 25 more years.

 Art was married for 64 loving years to LaVonne, the love of his life, who passed away in August of 2005.

He was a devoted husband and they together raised three sons.

Art was an active member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church for more than forty years.

Mr. Brigham was a member of Gideons International and served in Pensacola's West Camp.

 His friends, relatives and sons will miss him dearly. His dedication to his family, country and church was his keystone.

He was most proud of his US Navy service and his accomplishments in the Navy that carried him through the remainder of his life.

His loving and devoted wife LaVonne; and his parents, Ernest J. Brigham and Eva Maines Brigham, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his sons, Ronald Brigham (and wife Cindy), Robert Brigham (and wife Regina), and Thad Brigham (and wife Bethina); sisters Bea, Beryle and Mary; 11 grandchildren, 18 great -grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Art was greatly respected, deeply loved and admired by his family, friends and all who knew him and they will miss him.

Funeral Services will be 12:00 noon, Monday, March 3, 2008 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with the Reverend Ron Lentine and Dr. Alton Butler officiating.

Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 2, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oak Lawn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers a memorial may be made in his name to Gideons International, Pensacola West Camp, PO Box 3669, Pensacola Florida, 32516 or to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 8382 Bay Meadows Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.

OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.


Published in the Pensacola News Journal from 3/1/2008 - 3/2/2008.