William Festus BIGGS Jr.

William Festus BIGGS Jr. obituary

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William BIGGS Obituary

BIGGS, Jr., William BILL BIGGS Mr. William Festus Biggs, Jr., age 81 of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. Born November 14, 1932 in Patterson, New Jersey. Son of the late Mr. William Festus Biggs, Sr. and the late Mrs. Jeanette Cathcart Biggs. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean war. Bill served as the Campaign Manager for the 73rd Governor of Georgia, Ernest Vandiver in 1959. He was an officer in the 1960 West End Jaycees and a Master Mason of Cascade Lodge #94 East Point, Georgia. He married Anne Tarpley on January 28, 1961 in Atlanta. Bill retired from Mingledorff's, Inc. as General Manager of the Bryant Sales Division. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Carrollton, Georgia. Bill was a lifetime supporter of the Georgia Tech Athletic Association. He was instrumental in development of many Georgia Tech clubs and served as Yellow Jacket Director of the West Metro Club. His contributions included coordinating "The kickoff celebrations", spring barbecues and many fundraising efforts resulting in the Kim King Endowed Football Scholarship. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anne Tarpley Biggs, his children and their spouses, William Festus Biggs III of Tampa, Fl., Vicki and Steve Shannon of Big Canoe, Ga., Tina and Robert Sandy of Raleigh, NC and Terri Greenberg of Roswell, Ga., seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville, Ga. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Memorial Services will follow at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Jones-Wynn funeral home with Dr. Jimmy Gentry officiating and Coach George O'Leary speaking. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Bill Biggs may be made to the Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc., 760 Spring Street NW, Suite 400, Atlanta, Ga. 30308. Messages of condolence to the family may be sent at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home & Crematory of Douglasville is in charge of arrangements. 770-942-2311

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 30, 2014.
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Bill will be greatly missed, he was one special person.

Mark & Peggy Owens

April 1, 2014

A great tech man! We will miss your smile Bill!

Buzz

March 31, 2014

May you find comfort knowing that God did not cause you this pain but he can bring your loved one back with a youthful figure. Isaiah 35:6

March 30, 2014

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who is 'binding up the brokenhearted and comforting those mourning' sustain you during this most difficult time. (Isa. 61:1,2). Again, my deepest sympathies

March 30, 2014

We all will miss Bill. He was a good man! May God comfort his family.

Alan Lowe

March 30, 2014

A big loss for the Yellow Jacket family. Bill will be missed by many. Strength to the family.

Derek Goshay

March 30, 2014

Rest in Peace Bill, we will think of you at every GT fotball game.

Paul Lee

March 30, 2014

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who is 'binding up the brokenhearted and comforting those mourning' sustain you during this most difficult time. (Isa. 61:1,2). Again, my deepest sympathies.

March 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

P Sharpe ( Isaiah 12:2 )

March 30, 2014

To all of the Biggs family,
We are very sorry for your loss. May the scriptures give you comfort and hope.
Psalms 37:9-11

Sharon Hills

March 30, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss.

March 30, 2014

Love you, grandpa! Go Jackets!!!

Heather Florek

March 30, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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March 30, 2014

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