James Barnes Biggers

BIGGERS, James Barnes, 67, of Richmond, lost his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on May 15, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Carol Bryant Biggers; children, E. Marie Biggers of Leesburg, Va., Christopher S. Biggers of Chesterfield, Va. and Amy J. Zona and her husband, David, of Fairfax, Va.; grandchildren, Duncan and Camille Zona; siblings, Elizabeth Walker of Denton, Texas and William Biggers of Richmond, Va.; brother-in-law, M. Robert Bryant of Richmond, Va.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of the VCU School of Journalism and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Through the years, Jim enjoyed genealogy, antique collecting, was an avid reader and history buff. Jim was a proud grandfather, an award-winning wood artisan and a member of the Richmond Woodturners. A special thanks to Elaine, Jim's dedicated physical therapist, and the staff and Sunrise of Richmond Assisted Living Center for their loving care and support.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Interment 1 p.m. June 7, 2014in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the ALS Richmond Chapter, 2800 N. Parham Rd., Suite 208, Richmond, Va. 23294 or to the ALS Community of Hope website, web.ALSA.org./site/tr. In memory of James Biggers. Online condolences may be made at www.woodyfuneralhome.com.