Ralph Biggs

Iola native Ralph M. Biggs, 68, died March 11, 2025. He most recently resided in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ralph was born May 27, 1956, in Wichita, Kan., to Merle and Barbara Foster. He was then adopted and raised by his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Marie Biggs.

He attended grade school at West Neosho Valley, west of Iola, and graduated from Iola High School in 1974. He was a member of Salem Church of Iola.

Ralph was a Marine Corps. Veteran where he served in many capacities. He was very proud of his position as a Marine Corps. Ceremonial Guard in Washington, D.C.

Ralph is survived by daughter, Madi Biggs of Tulsa; son, Ralph Biggs of Commerce, Oklahoma; sister, Myrlanne Smith of Moran; nephews, Gabe Gregg, Ben Biggs, and Jacob Conkling all of Moran, and Brady and Royce Courtney of Texas; nieces, Kim Gregg of LaHarpe, Jaclyn Sinclair of Moran, and Jodi Niemann and Lori Courtney of Texas; and brothers-in-law, Kirby Gregg of Iola, and Byron Courtney.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Courtney.

Services will be at Highland Cemetery of Iola at a later date.