John Paul Piggott

   John Paul Piggott, age 35, of Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Catholic Community of St. Jude's at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dave Speicher presiding.  Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Lansing, MI.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.

   John was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 2, 1986, the son of Duane Julius and Lorraine Lois (Thelen) Piggott.  He graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 2005.  John married Misty Lynn Grubb on October 5, 2013, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Johns, MI.

   John was employed with DexSys in Lansing.  He enjoyed gaming and watching anime with his daughter and son.  He loved watching the birds outside, sitting around the bonfire and spending time at his brother’s cottage on Wiggins Lake fishing with family.  John enjoyed vacations and his annual Halloween trip to Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad with his wife and kids. John also loved time with his fur-baby Miss Molly. Most of all John cherished his family and time spent with them.  He will be remembered for his big heart and willingness to help anyone in need. 

   He is survived by his wife Misty Piggott, daughter Isabelle, son Ethan, parents Duane and Lorraine Piggott, siblings: Nathan and Nicole Piggott, David and Sam Piggott, Joseph and Michelle Piggott, his grandmother Maryann Thelen, nephews and nieces: Caiden, Nolan, Keegan, Tristan, Keller, and Jane and mother-in-law Cynthia Paschal. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  He was preceded in death by two angel babies, grandparents: Gerald and Caroline Piggott and Edgar and Joan Thelen, uncle Neil Thelen, aunt Mary Ann Sherman, and father-in-law Randy Grubb.

   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his children's education. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.