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John Lee "J.L." Biggers Jr.

John Lee "J.L." Biggers Jr., age 78, passed away on January 5, 2021 at Hospice Wendover. Born in Cleveland County on May 7, 1942, he was the son of the late John L. Biggers Sr. and Margaret Elliott Biggers and was grateful to be raised by his late aunt and uncle Elizabeth Biggers Byrd and Shellie Chester Byrd. J.L. was a life time member of Patterson Springs Baptist Church where he was a former deacon, preschool director, and held many other titles over the years. He was retired from Celanese Industries after 28 years there and in his retirement he enjoyed cooking, working outside, and loved his tractor, but not nearly as much as he loved his family and his church

In addition to his parents, aunt and uncle he was preceded in death by his brother, James Elliott Biggers.

J.L is survived by wife of 55 years Sandra Wilmoth of the home, two sons, John Biggers and wife Angela, Jeff Biggers and wife Lori, and one daughter Nikki Biggers all of Shelby, one sister Joan Biggers Putnam of Lake Lure, sister-in-law Anne Biggers, brother-in-law Grady Gene Costner Jr. five grandchildren; John L Biggers IV, Lydia Biggers Deal and husband Caleb, J D Biggers, Orlan Biggers and Trey Costner.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Patterson Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Waters officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 am until 11 am in the church sanctuary prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

It is requested that those in attendance wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com


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