Visitation will be held on October 14, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home, 5740 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas.
The funeral service will be held on October 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home.
Gene was born in Irving, Texas on December 18, 1931. He spent most of his school age years in attendance at a one room schoolhouse, with a wood burning stove, but later graduated from high school and went onto work in an “M. E. Moses Five and Dime” store in Pampa, Texas.
While working at the Pampa “Five and Dime”, he met Delphia Burns. Delphia Burns became Delphia Biggers when she and Gene married on May 9, 1952. Their marriage, much like their love, remained strong until Gene’s passing, more than 66 years after they said their vows.
Gene worked as a salesman for Fort Howard Paper Company for more than 20 years. He enjoyed wood working, playing the keyboard, attending First Baptist Church of Lubbock, riding motorcycles, flying planes, telling jokes, and spending time with his family.
Gene is survived by his wife, Delphia Biggers, sister, Virginia Richards, sons Carl Biggers and Donnie Biggers, grandson Rob Biggers and his wife Jessica Biggers, grandson Ethan Biggers, granddaughter Carly Biggers, five great-grandchildren, and other family and friends.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents James “Bob” Biggers and Virgie Biggers, and his brothers Harold, and Clifford.
Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.
Online condolences may be offered on our website at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.
