Junior Biddix

     Lewis Newton Biddix, Jr., 58, of Marion, passed away, Friday, December 23, 2022, at Autumn Care of Drexel.

     Junior was born in McDowell County, NC, on March 3, 1964, to the late Lewis Newton Biddix, Sr. and Audrey Tolley Biddix. He served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserve and was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Marion. Junior was a guitar player and was especially fond of bluegrass music. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan who loved fishing. He was kind hearted soul who will always be remembered.

     Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Deza-Raye Draper (Chris); five sisters, Sharon Gouge (Steven), Karen Banks (Chris), Linda Grant (Scott), Glenda Holland (Doug), and Lisa McEntire; and a special friend, Rachael Jimeson.

     A funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. Rev. Jonathan Watson will officiate. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.