James Paul "Biggen" Barbee, 62, of 4318 Highway 246 North, Hodges, husband of Gigi Barbee, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Abbeville Area Medical Center.

Born in Fairbanks, AK, he was a son of the late Raymond "Bud" Alvin Barbee and Willie Ruth Barbee. He was formerly employed with Greenwood County, where he enjoyed operating heavy equipment and attended Thrive Ministries. Mr. Barbee loved his mules, wagon riding with family and friends, and his grandchildren dearly.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Gigi of the home are his daughters, Cathern "Cat" Barbee (Daniel) and Amanda Barbee Trull (Justin), both of Hodges; sister, Nancy Barbee Werts (Ricky); brother, Raymond Barbee, Jr. (Jenny), both of Ninety Six; five grandchildren, Emlea Walters, Wesley Trull, Ava Smith, Maggie McElrath, and Catherine Trull; and his dog, Little Man.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Harley Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Rob Flemming officiating.

The service will be live streamed and available to view by visiting Mr. Barbee's life tribute page at www.harleyfuneralhome.com , where you can leave messages for the family.

The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Shriners Hospital for Children Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, 408 W Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.

The family members will be at the home of his daughter, Amanda Trull.

To view service click here https://youtu.be/U1WPPexnESk