Arthur Kenneth Biggs

Arthur Kenneth Biggs passed away peacefully the morning of July 27, 2026 in Winchester, Virginia, at the age of 89. Born on September 24, 1936, in Flemington, New Jersey, Art led a life defined by service, dedication to family, and an enduring commitment to community.

The son of Kenneth Biggs and Marian Pauline Hall, both of whom preceded him in death, Art spent his formative years in Flemington alongside his brother Robert Biggs (deceased). He graduated as a proud member of the Flemington High School Class of 1954, where his talents extended beyond academics as a valued member of the choir and the Art Club. Following his graduation, Art worked as a truck driver for the family’s egg collection service in Hunterdon County, underscoring early on his strong work ethic and devotion to those he loved.

Art’s deep sense of duty led him to serve his country. He enlisted in the United States Army, joining the 82nd Airborne Division from 1958 to 1960. During his time in service, Art's path serendipitously crossed with Dorothy Naylor while on leave in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their bond grew quickly, and they married in March of 1961, beginning a partnership that would last over 65 cherished years.

After his honorable service in the Army, Art and Dorothy settled in Budd Lake, New Jersey, where they started their family. He later built one of many homes in Holland Township, pouring his talents and energy into making it a loving haven for his family for many years. A self-proclaimed “project guy,” Art delighted in designing and decorating both the interior and exterior of his home and brought imagination and care to every detail—including the construction of a model train village that featured a proud replica of Flemington.

Art’s sense of community and commitment to serving others found its greatest expression in his extraordinary career. For twenty-seven years, he served proudly as a Trooper with the New Jersey State Police, while also attending Rutgers University to obtain his Bachelors Degree. Ultimately retiring at the rank of Captain. His impact extended even further when he spent the next ten years as the Assistant Director of Field Operations for the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles. Even in retirement, he was an officer for his community's HOA and elected to the County Planning Commission in Edgefield County, South Carolina, where he and his wife retired and spent over a decade enjoying warmer weather in their golf community. Through all these roles, Art provided dedicated and steady leadership, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and the wider public alike.

He was a man of many interests. Art obtained his private pilot’s license after high school—a testament to his curiosity and love of flight. He was passionate about golf, frequently playing rounds at Oak Hill Golf Club in Holland Township, where he was once club champion. He later served as a Board Member and played a pivotal role in the construction of a new Club House. His enjoyment of sports never waned—whether cheering for the NY Giants, watching a thrilling NASCAR race or streaming his granddaughters' volleyball games, Art relished these moments with friends and family. He also drew great joy from listening to old country music, playing cards, watching old westerns or reading a good book. He and Dorothy enjoyed traveling either with extended family or as a twosome, to beaches, mountains and overseas. An avid art collector, he enjoyed collecting pieces from all over the world.

Art’s commitment to family and community extended to coaching his son Barrett in Little League, where he proudly became the first coach in the program to include a local girl on the team—a testament to his inclusive spirit and enduring sense of fairness. He was devoted to his faith in Christ, attending Flemington Presbyterian Church as a child and later First United Church of Christ in Milford with his family, where he also sang in the choir. 

Art is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy Biggs; his sons, Bryan Biggs and Barrett Biggs; his daughters-in-law, Karen Biggs and Erin Biggs; his granddaughters, Morgan Biggs Cooper, Olivia Biggs, and Erin Biggs; and grandson Nathan Biggs. Arthur’s legacy continues to echo through the countless lives he touched with kindness, wisdom, and an unwavering dedication to those around him.

Friends and family are invited to gather for a viewing on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, located at 147 Main St, Flemington, NJ. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM, followed by a graveside service at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner St, Flemington, NJ, at 12:00 PM.

Arthur Kenneth Biggs will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father, a steadfast friend, and a dedicated public servant whose memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

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