Columbus Lee Biggerstaff, 87, of Rutherfordton

Columbus Lee Biggerstaff, 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away July 29.

He was a native of Avery County, NC, born to Joe and Sylvia Pritchard Biggerstaff.

He was fortunate to have had two occupations that he greatly loved - farming and over the road truck driver as an owner operator. He grew up in a time where there was pride in workmanship and he used that pride and talent to help others in the community through many projects through the church that he and his wife attended.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Sylvia Pritchard Biggerstaff, brother, Billy R. Biggerstaff, sister, Sarah Jo Biggerstaff Lattimore.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Womack Biggerstaff, daughters Noel Biggerstaff of Rutherfordton, Karen Biggerstaff Patterson (Randy) of Spindale and son, Dustin Biggerstaff (Robyn) of Snohomish, WA, five grandchildren, Lee Pace (Amanda), Kirsten Brown (Dustin), Caroline Westerson (Chris), Chloe Patterson, Gavin Patterson, Jack Biggerstaff, Hattie Biggerstaff, Nola Biggerstaff, four great grandchildren Natalie Smith, Zoey Brown, Braylee Pace, LJ Pace, cousin Larry Joe Biggerstaff, of Rutherfordton, several nieces, nephews and special cousins.

The funeral was held August 7 at Green Hill Baptist Church. Military Honors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard for his service in the Air Force. The service was officiated by Pastor Joshua Calvert and Pastor Matthew Moore.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent in memory of Lee, to Green Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.