ATHENS, Ga. — Frank Edward Bigelow III, 55, formerly of Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, Georgia, on Aug. 27, 2022.

Known to his Vermont family as “Junior,” he was born Aug. 25, 1967, to Frank Bigelow Jr. and Rosaline (Lacaillade) Bigelow.

In his earlier years, Frank attended Middlebury Union High School and worked odd jobs before moving to Georgia, which he called home for many years.

At the time of his passing, he was employed by Nicholas Disinfect Services as a shop foreman.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Amanda Brace, and his grandson, Charlie. He also leaves behind one brother, Michael Bigelow; and three sisters: Linda Cry, Karen Shackett and Tanya LaPlant. He will also be missed by good friends Scott Nicholas, Vicki Rudisill and a community of friends.

Frank will rest in peace in Commerce, Georgia. ◊