James (Jim) Cleveland Biggerstaff

James (Jim) Cleveland Biggerstaff, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at his home in Hoschton, GA.  He was born on February 2, 1944 in Michigan City, IN to George & May Biggerstaff.

Jim grew up in Michigan City, IN.  He attended Elston High School. After high school he worked as a chef, owning The Outpost in Beverly Shores, IN for several years.  He also worked as a night auditor for Villager Lodge in Georgia.

Jim loved hunting and fishing and, for a time, did his own taxidermy. He was happiest when he was outdoors or spending time with his dogs.

Jim married Donna Biggerstaff, and they had three children:  Amy (married to Mark Ormsby), Jamie (partner to Amanda DePoy), and Heather (married to Robert Poston).  They later divorced.  He was then in a long-term relationship with Bruce McConn, who predeceased him in 1992.  He later married Ezell Fondren, who predeceased him in 2009.

Jim is preceded in death by his partner Bruce McConn, his former spouse Donna Biggerstaff, his wife Ezell Fondren, his parents George and May Biggerstaff, and his sister Mary Lee Lykins.

Jim is survived by his children:  Amy, Jamie and Heather, and grandchildren Brent, James, Christopher, Natalie and Emily.  He also has surviving two brothers and a sister: Bill Biggerstaff of Key West, Florida, "Skip" George Biggerstaff of Hudson Lake, Indiana and Debbie Biggerstaff of Middleburg, Florida.

A memorial service will not be held, at Jim's request.  Cremation will take place.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Bassett Hound Rescue of Georgia, Inc. or another animal rescue organization of your choosing.