William A. Biggs

William A. Biggs, 87, of Paragould died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1922 at Senath, Missouri. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy R. Patton and husband Stan of O'Fallon, Missouri and by his son, William R. Biggs and wife Carolyn of Jonesboro; six grandchildren: Cari McKnight and husband Jason, Stephen Patton and wife Sunshine, Kristen Archer and husband Sam, Jessica Patton, Andrew Biggs and wife Jessica, and Elizabeth Biggs; four great grandchildren: Lily McKnight, Helen McKnight, Julianna Patton and Toryn Patton. His friend, Betty M. Paskel of Paragould also survives him as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ruby Biggs; his parents, William A. and Rena Biggs; brother, Seward Biggs; sisters, Marie Eubanks and Rosealynd Ragsdell. He was a Christian and an active member of New Haven Baptist Church. He had been an ordained deacon for more than 50 years. He was a World War II veteran having served in the Air Force stationed in England. He worked in the tooling division for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis, Missouri for 33 years and retired in 1985. He was a great husband; father; grandfather and friend. Visitation will be Sunday Jun 6 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services immediately following at New Friendship cemetery. Brother Ric Keefer will officiate. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Rouse, Andrew Biggs, Stephen Patton, Sam Archer, Ron Hardin and Sonny Brown. Memorials may be made to The Baptist Home, Ironton, Missouri 63650 or the Alzheimer's Association, 411 S. Victory, Suite 202, Little Rock, 72201. To sign register online go to www.heathfuneralhome.com