Ralph Charlie Biddix

Kewanee - Ralph Biddix, 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Kewanee Care Center in Kewanee, IL. Ralph was born to the late Marion and Melissa (Lowery) Biddix in North Carolina on May 10, 1930. He married the late Faye (Gouge) Biddix. He served in the United States Army during the Korean war receiving three Bronze Service Stars. After serving in the military, he started working as the head lineman for GTE and the Verizon, where he retired from. He loved playing guitar and singing with friends and family. He enjoyed drowning a worm every now and again, aka known as fishing. He had a vegetable garden that would make any farmer jealous and loved to share his bounty with family, neighbors and friends. He loved to travel back to North Carolina to see his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He taught them how to play checkers and knew when they saw Papaw, they better be ready for a game of checkers. Hearing his guitar, songs and his time with family will be so greatly missed. Ralph is survived by his children, Wayne (Terry Brewer of Newland, NC, Dave (Cheryl) Biddix of Dover, IL, Jonathan (Becki) Biddix of Florissant, MO and Mike Biddix of Kewanee, IL; ten grandchildren, Eva Marie Harp, Greg Brewer, Melinda Faye Biddix, David R Biddix, Jacob J. Biddix, Samantha Schulte, Megan Battershaw, Amber Biddix, Kya Kelly, Mykala Biddix; paternal siblings, JoAnn Riddle, Sadie Andrews, Teresa Newton and Terry McKinney as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Faye (Gouge) Biddix, twelve siblings and four parental siblings. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the New Hope Church of the Nazarene or Henry County Senior Center or the Orchid at Altapass. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Services for Ralph will be on Monday, September 5, 2022 at the New Hope of the Nazarene Church in Princeton, IL, officiated by Pastor Laura Root Tanner. Graveside services to follow with military rites at the Prairie Repose Cemetery in Dover, IL. Online condolences and memorials may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Ralph Charlie Biddix

May 10, 1930 - August 31, 2022