Frank Young Biddix
June 20, 1913 ~ April 13, 2008
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Rev. Frank Y. Biddix, 94, of Candler, died on Sunday morning, April 13, 2008, at Pisgah Manor Heath Care Center.
He was a native of Rutherford Co., and lived in Buncombe Co. for the last 87 years. He was born on June 20, 1913, the son of the late Moses Calhoun and Leola Ownbey Biddix. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Lewis Biddix, who died in 1971; second wife, Veldia Shipman Pressley Biddix, who died in 2005; six sisters, seven brothers, and two great-grandsons.
Frank was employed by American Enka and retired with 39 years of service. He attended the Biltmore Church of God and then the West Asheville Church of God, where he taught the adult Sunday School class in both churches. Later he attended the Candler Church of God.
Rev. Biddix is survived by a daughter, Wilma Jean Thomasson and husband Larry, of Lowell, NC; two sons, Carroll Franklin Biddix and wife Margaret, of Fairview, and James Earl Biddix and wife Irma Jean, of Kingston, TN; one step-daughter, Edie Dixon and husband Jim, of Virginia; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Ronald Towe officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Enka, NC.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Uncle Frank and we wish that we could have been with you during this time. He was a very special person and will be missed by many.
I remember Uncle Frank as being a sweet gentle man. I know he will be greatly missed. Love and blessings to all the family. Dianna (Dan’s daughter)
Jean and Larry,
We are praying for the Peace of God during this difficult time. We are sorry we can’t be there with you but please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kelly, Aaron, Kara and Ashtyn Wright
BROTHER BIDDIX WAS A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND.
Dear Jean and Larry,
We were so sorry to hear about the death of your father. We are praying for you. With Love and Prayers,
Aretha & Ron Rogers
I am sorry for your loss. It was a honor to have known him.
Jean and Family , we are so sorry about your dad. We are praying for you , let us know if can help in any way
Love
Raymond and Brenda
my thoughts and prayers are with you i work with Ron Biddix
To family and friends, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Rev. Biddix is now at his Eternal Home. Blessings and peace, Betty Nelon Rhodes
Expressing our condolence to the family.
Robert & Nola Rhew
both barb and i are thinking of all of you.
Carrol, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jean, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Wade,Cindy and Heather
JEAN AND LARRY .. AND FAMILY
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME. PRAISE GOD FOR A WONDERFUL,FAITHFUL LIFE WHO I AM SURE WILL TRULY BE MISSED WE LOVE YOU MAX MELANIE AND DANIELLE DUNCAN
Jean & Larry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Linda Ollis
Bill & Brenda Barnes
Sorry for your loss.
May the Lord comfort and bless the family during these times.
Margaret Lewis ( Buster’s daughter)
Remembering the family in prayer…he’s whole and walking the streets of gold.
BorgWarner Employees and friends of Tim.
We love you and would love to be there with you.
Johnny & JoAnne
Jean,
I’m so sorry for your loss. It doesn’t matter how old your parents are when they pass, they are still our parents and they are always missed and remembered by their children and loved ones. I will be praying for you and your family to get through this mourning with God’s strength and comfort.
We love you. The Holladays