Frank G. Biggs

Frank G. Biggs, age 83, of Carlton, PA went to be with the Lord on Thursday May 5, 2016 at UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, with his family by his side.             Frank was born March 8, 1933 in Meadville, PA the son of the late Frank Benjamin Biggs and Louise Shook Biggs. He married the love of his life, Joann Nicklin on January 10, 1953, having celebrated their 63rd anniversary.             He graduated from Cochranton High School. He also took various real estate classes. His work career started as a printer with Allied News, selling investments for Slippery Rock Plaza and also worked as a factory representative for Clay Farm Equipment. He was employed for 33 years having worked full time, until his passing, as a Realtor/Real Estate Appraiser with Network One Realty. Frank was a member and past president, of the Meadville Board of Realtors, and a member of the Pittsburgh Board of Realtors and the Franklin Board of Realtors.             Frank was of the Protestant Faith. He was a life member of the Cochranton Sportsman’s Club, life member of the NRA, a member of the Meadville Eagles Club, the Meadville ICC and Station 4. Frank was a professional musician with the band, “Knight Hawk” and then with the band, “David Biggs 4” and continued on with the Band “The Dixie Dudes”. He even had the opportunity to play with Louie Armstrong, which was a highlight of his music career, that he cherished. He dearly loved his wife, his children, his grandchildren and his great-grandson.             Surviving Frank is his loving wife of 63 years, Joann Biggs of Carlton, PA, a daughter: Sandy Ritenour and her husband Steve of Carlton, PA, s son: Dave F. Biggs and his wife Jennifer of Cochranton, PA, three grandchildren: Travis Biggs and his wife Leslie, Conner Biggs and Collette Biggs, and a great-grandson: Taylor Biggs. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving dog, Tootsie.             In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Biggs.             Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests that memorials contributions in his memory be made to the National Rifle Association of America, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.             Please sign Frank’s online guestbook at hatheway-tedesco.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home & Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335