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Franklin “Buddy” Biggs, 80, of Atmore, passed away on Oct. 26, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on Jan. 8, 1944 to the late Otto and Katie (Brantley) Biggs in Peterman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Katie Brantley Biggs; his wife, Frances Marie Lambert Biggs; and his sisters, Alice Faye Biggs and Sybil Ann Biggs.

He is survived by his two sons, Dennis Biggs and Rodney (Lisa) Biggs, both of Atmore; one brother, Thomas “Tommy” Biggs of Minnesota; his grandchildren, Heather (Jeff) Weaver, Kristen (Kenny) Biggs and Tiffany (Paul) Adams; great-grandchildren, Britton (Emma) Morris, Brayden Blackwell, Gracie Weaver, Kamryn Blackwell, Kaylee Adams and Bryant Adams; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 29, 2024 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joel White officiating. Interment followed in Woods/Mothershed Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Britton Morris, Brayden Blackwell, John Lambert, Trent Lambert, Ronnie Lambert and Norman “Peanut” Lambert.

Honorary pallbearers were Danny Lambert and Charles Fears.

Johnson Quimby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.