James Earl Nigh

James Earl Nigh, affectionately known as "Big James," passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on March 14, 1946, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Earl Nigh and Earline Matney.
James was a hardworking man who spent his entire life working as a carpenter. He loved working with his hands and took pride in the things he could create. He was a man who knew how to keep busy, but he also knew how to enjoy the simple things in life.
James loved watching old Westerns, playing cards, and was a self-proclaimed professional bingo player--one who was convinced he had all the winning bingo cards! He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around and pester the people closest to him. His playful personality and ability to make others laugh will be deeply missed.
One of the greatest loves of James' life was his dog, Boo Boo, who was truly his whole world and a cherished companion.
James is survived by his children, Jamie Reed, Misty Nigh, and Tori Nigh, and his son-in-law, Chris Reed.
He is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Shadow Barr, Ali Reed, Taylor Conway, Johnny Hofferber, Noah Nigh, Dylan Reed, and Taylor Reed, as well as his eight great-grandchildren: Blake, Cam, Alivia, Cameron, Carson, Avery, Onyx, and Phoenix.
He is also survived by his siblings, Freda Cates and Corrine Grubbs.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Nigh and Earline Matney, and his siblings, Barbara Biddy, Lonnie Nigh, and Virgil Nigh.
James will be remembered for his hard work, his humor, his love of bingo and old Westerns, and especially for the way he loved and teased the people closest to him. "Big James" was one of a kind, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His family will carry his memory with them and continue to share the stories, laughter, and love he left behind.
Arrangements are in the care of Green Hill Funeral Home.