Kenneth Biggs – Christopher

Kenneth Wayne Biggs, 63, of Christopher passed away on Monday May 22, 2017 at his home.

He was born October 5, 1953 in Christopher, IL, to Eugene and Sena (Rice) Biggs.  He married Kris (Overturf) Biggs and she survives of Christopher.

He is survived by his wife Kris Biggs of Christopher, children Amy Hargis of Sesser, Tim Biggs of Johnston City, and Eric Biggs of Christopher; 5 grandchildren; brothers and sisters Gene Biggs, Ray Biggs, Rich “Kirby” and Millie Biggs, Joanne and Chuck Miner, Cathy and Denny Franklin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Phyllis Jean Biggs.

He was a coalminer and had worked at Old Ben Coal Company, Inland Steel, Kerr-Mcgee, and Peabody Gateway Mine in Coulterville.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 27, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Josh Wehrmeier officiating.  Visitation will be on Saturday May 27, 2017 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Second Chance Rescue of Franklin County and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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