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Luther L. Biggers

08/31/1953 - 04/01/2023

Obituary For Luther L. Biggers

Ret. SFC Luther L. Biggers of 115 Liberty Hill Rd, Cusseta, GA 31805, born on August 31, 1953,

peacefully passed away on April 1, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

He was the son of the late Hunter Biggers Sr. & Elizabeth Kearse.

Graduate of Spencer High School's class of 1971.

Mr. Biggers went on to serve 22 years in the service & became a Retired Army Veteran.

After retiring from the service, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Troy

State University.

He was a Georgia State Employee, that retired as a Correctional Officer from Muscogee County

Prison & also worked for the Muscogee County Sheriff's Dept.

Mr. Biggers was also a Buffalo Soldier & a Mason, assigned to Legion Post 267.

He is preceded in death by his fathers Rev. Harry J. Kearse Sr. & Hunter Biggers Sr, younger

brothers Jerome Biggers & Robert Kearse, and one nephew, Jarrell D. Kearse.

He is survived by two daughters, Demetrice (Wellington) Biggers-Callaway of Columbus, GA,

Selita (David) Faller, of Germany. Eight grandchildren, Jessica, Jasmine, Danielle, Daniel,

Wella, Wellington, Julian "JC" Christopher, & Lennox. Devoted ex-wife, Zelbra Biggers. Two

bonus children, Dyneaka (Brian) Harrison & Ronald (Sophia) Perry. His mother Elizabeth

Kearse. Five brothers, Hunter (Brenda) Biggers, Greg Biggers, Harry Kearse Jr., John Kearse, &

Vincent (Tanya) Kearse. Seven sisters, Mary Booker (Walter), Vickie Kearse, Marcia Biggers,

Phyllis Jones, Seletia Green, Tracie Williams (Eric), & Shena Clark. Honorary sister, Veronica

Stalling. And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends whom he loved.

Ret. SFC Luther L. Biggers, final arrangements are:

Viewing/memorial will be Saturday April 8th, 2023, at Progressive Funeral Home in

Columbus, GA, in the main Chapel

10am-11:30am Public

11:30-12:30 Memorial

Graveside funeral will be Monday, April 10th, at 10:30 am, at the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL

Line up will be at Progressive Funeral Home at 9:30 am, on 4/10/23

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Biggers family.

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Services

Viewing

Apr
8
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Memorial Service

Apr
8
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Graveside Service

Apr
10
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

553 AL-165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856

10:30 AM
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Condolences & Tributes

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KEEPING THE FAMILY IN PRAYERS GOD BLESS Y'ALL HEARTS FROM THE RILEY FAMILY

Doris Riley

The Greatest to Ever To do it! There will NEVER be another one! Sleep Well Uncle Lue!

Octavia

Lou was like my little brother. I sponsored Lou through the Masonic Lodge #581, Stuttgart, Germany. We were stationed together in Pforzheim, Germany. He will be greatly missed. To God be the glory for his life and friendship and brotherly love. Dr. Jimmie Allen, US Army Retired, Christian Counselor, Oceanside, CA 92057

Dr. Jimmie Allen

My family/friends and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Big Lou Biggers. He was such a force and will be truly missed. Condolences and prayers for you, Dee Dee and the rest of your family. K. Sue, Kat, Kris Bailey (Imahni, Robert & Shirley)

K Bailey

Rest in Peace Mr. Biggers. Demetrice keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Mary Buckner and Tommy Harley

Mary Buckner

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