Raymond Gerald "Gerry" Biggs

Funeral services for Raymond Gerald “Gerry” Biggs, 92, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Kent Childers officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mr. Biggs was born August 9, 1932 in Aransas Pass, Texas to the late Gladys (Thigpen) and R.H. Biggs, and died Sunday, November 24, 2024 in a local hospice facility.

Mr. Biggs attended school in Sinton, Texas and college at the University of Houston. He retired from the Texas Highway Department in May 1991 following 38 years of service. Mr. Biggs was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and was a Past President and member of the Lufkin Area RC Modeler’s Club.

Mr. Biggs and his first wife, Janette, had a wonderful marriage, but didn’t have the opportunity to have children in Janette’s lifetime. However, when he married Pat, he took on a whole crowd of children and grandchildren all at once! He fell into his role as father and grandfather seamlessly, always spending as much time as he could with his family, attending many baseball and basketball games across many states, and sharing his hobbies and time with everyone. He counted many blessings in his lifetime but was most grateful for taking on the title of father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of 24 1/2 years, Patricia “Pat” (Patterson) Biggs; daughters, Brandy Ponson and husband Michael, and Cheraline Canida; grandsons, Chase Ponson and Lane Ponson; brother-in-law, Red Jordan; special nephew, Cody Nichols; “adopted” son, Allen Street; his constant shadow, Tipper; along with numerous other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Janette Biggs; and sister, Judy Jordan.

Pallbearers will be Michael Ponson, Lane Ponson, Chase Ponson, Allen Street, Troy Parker, and Kirk Jordan.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Lufkin Area RC Modeler’s Club.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon prior to the services.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.