Wingate – Colton Daniel Tignor, age 23 of Wingate, passed away in his home surrounded by family, following a lengthy battle with glioblastoma, 9:25 AM Tuesday, September 21,2021.  Colton was born in Lafayette June 1, 1998 son of Robert  D. 'Pugger', Jr.  and Dannielle M. Dexter Tignor and they survive.  He was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma when he was 9 years old.

Colton had attended Harrison High School.  He enjoyed RC Cars, baseball, basketball, football, target shooting, video games, playing guitar and working on cars.  Colton was a very kind guy!  He was a fighter who never gave up and loved it when people under-estimated him.  He was a dear friend to many and his death will leave a hole in many hearts.

Surviving along with his parents Pugger and Dannielle are: a brother Cody (Chloee) Fetterhoff of North Salem, nephews;  Jacob Fetterhoff and Eli Miles.  Grandparents: Peggy Harrison of Lafayette, Dan & Jacquie Dexter of West Lafayette, and great-grandmother Mary Ellen Richardson of Lafayette, also surviving are several uncles, aunts and cousins.  He was preceded in death by grandparents; Robert D. Jr. & Judith Tignor.

Visitation hours are 2:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with funeral services following at 4:00 PM with Pastor Sue Spurlin officiating.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Glioblastoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 62066 Durham, NC  27715 or envelopes available at the funeral home.  Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guestbook or share a condolence.