Mr. Machel Conrad Biggs, age 88, of Patrick Springs, Virginia passed away at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection on February 11, 2025. He was born in Patrick County on September 14, 1936, to the late Isom Dalton Biggs and Nellie Taylor Biggs. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Thyra Yates Biggs. Mr. Biggs served in the United States Army Reserve. He was very intelligent and inquisitive by nature. He was always learning, reading and having deep conversations with friends or anyone who was interested. Machel enjoyed playing sports, square dancing, being outdoors and most of all teaching math and science. He started his career in education in the Patrick County Public School System, which led to teaching in several community colleges where he retired. He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church and a very loving and caring person.
Left with wonderful memories of Machel are his three daughters, Leigh Anne Godfrey (Walter) of Chaska, MN, Sarah Zanelli (William) of Champaign, IL, Natalie Rouland (Michael) of Arlington, VA; four grandchildren, Ethan and Nick Godfrey, Rebekah and Stephen Zanelli; two brothers, Norman Biggs of Patrick Springs, VA and David Biggs (Betty) of Patrick Springs, VA; one nephew; four nieces; several great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Keith Vernon officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to United Methodist Church, 1021 Providence Drive, Patrick Springs, VA 24133. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is serving the Biggs Family, and online condolences may be sent by vising www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
