Gaylon Wayne Biggs

Gaylon Wayne Biggs, 82, of Paragould, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1929 in Paragould the son of the late William and Ruby Biggs. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean Biggs, son, Billy Gene Biggs, sisters, Joyce Higgins, Marietta Jones, brothers, Richard and Ralph Biggs. Gaylon was retired from Wonder Bread, raised birddogs, was a gentleman farmer, loved hunting, fishing, St. Louis Cardinals, Razorbacks, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his sons: Alfred and Bobby Joe Biggs, both of Paragould; grandson and granddaughter-in-law: Brian and Kim Biggs; great grandsons: Mason Biggs and Beau Jones, all of Jonesboro. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, 10:30 AM, Wednesday, with Rev. Eddie Gene Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Mark Miller, Bill Schatzley, Shane Jetton, Karl Hamblen, Gwendol Boyd and Phillip Keeling. Dr. L.L. Shedd, Larry Mitchell and R.J. Jones are honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Children's Home, Inc, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72451-0357. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.