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Gary Yates Biggs, age 77 of Elk Park, the Beech Mountain Community, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was a native of Avery County and the son of the late Yates and Edna Earley Biggs.
He attended Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Gary was a US Navy veteran, serving as a radio operator during Viet Nam.
He had a passion for all sports, and loved talking about the latest games with everyone.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda Parlier Biggs; two sons, Galen and Justin Biggs both of Elk Park; two brothers, Bill Biggs and late wife Faye of Virginia, and Ricky Biggs and wife Doris of Pfafftown.
Services will be conducted Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Military honors provided by Watauga American Legion Post #130 will commence at 6:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be shared with the Biggs family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Biggs family.
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