Howard R. Biggers Jr.

Mr. Howard Randolph Biggers Jr., of Charlotte went to be home with the Lord November 24, 2018. He was cared for by his loving wife, Linda, until his very last moments when he went peacefully in his sleep with her at his side.

Howard was born December 4, 1927 and accomplished many things throughout his lifetime. Howard graduated from McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN and went on to obtain degrees from both the University of Miami and Davidson College. He was the first in Charlotte to be diagnosed with polio as a child and overcame many hardships afterward. He was also the youngest president of the Frozen Food Association at one time, and was the CEO of Biggers Brothers Inc. for more than forty years. Howard was on many boards, a long standing member of the Charlotte Country Club, and a Charter member of Carmel Baptist Church.

Howard is survived by his wife, Linda Biggers, of thirty-one years; son, Howard Biggers III (Cindy) of Charlotte; daughter, Lisa Biggers Brockenbrough (Edward) of Charlotte; step-son, John-Robert Greene (Karen) of Houston, TX; sister, Carol Biggers Dabbs of Charlotte; and grandchildren, William Garrett Biggers, Anthony Blackman Biggers, Alexander Brogen Outlaw (Brockenbrough), Edward Henry Brockenbrough VI, Belle Ovelia Brockenbrough, James Aiden Brockenbrough, Opal Dahlia Brockenbrough, Gavin Nicholas Greene, Nathaniel "Nate" Greene, and Gabriel James Greene; as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Howard was preceded in death by his father, Howard Randolph Biggers Sr.; mother, Irene Rennie Biggers; brothers, Richard and Rennie Biggers; and grandson, Howard Randolph Biggers IV.

A visitation will be held at Carmel Baptist Church, 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews, NC, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 10:15 AM with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM.

The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses from Novant Health Hospice Care for their service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice or Carmel Baptist Church.