Arnold Ray Biggs, 62, of Portsmouth, passed Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born November 25, 1958, to the late Franklin and Crystal Ellis Biggs. Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by a son, Bryan Ray Biggs Sr.; a grandson, Joey Journey; a great-granddaughter, Matilyn Gills; 4 brothers John, Clifford, Carl, and Dewy Biggs; 4 sisters, Marie Blanton, Rosie Blanton, Alfreda Williams, and Linda Biggs.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always a hard worker and worked for Teds Towing for 10 years and many years for AAA. He loved fishing, camping, and spending time with all his family. He was very loved by lots of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Arnold is survived by his wife Brenda Kay Franklin Biggs, whom he married April 3, 1982; a daughter, Angel (Matt) Journey; 8 grandchildren, William Journey, Ashlee (Brandon) Gills, LaTisha Journey, Scottie Journey, Alyssa Biggs, Bryan Ray Biggs Jr., Bryan Paul Biggs, and Emmitt Lee Biggs; 7 great-grandchildren, Shawn (Haley) Howard, Devin Fitzpatrick, Kason Gills, Karson Davis, Kennlee Journey, Kayne Journey, and Raylynn Stacy; a great-great-grandson on the way, Oaklee Howard; 3 brothers, Junior (Tina) Biggs, Terry (Bonnie) Searls, and Harold (Julie) Thacker; 2 sisters Nancy (Bill) May and Marge Tackett; and several friends, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Danny Thompson officiating and interment in Scioto Burial Park. Friends may gather at the funeral home on Sunday starting at 11 AM. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com
