James Michael Biddy

James Michael Biddy was born on July 24, 1956, in Austin, Texas to James Douglas and Frances “Tooty” Biddy. He left this earth on December 14, 2021.

Michael was an outstanding athlete where he was an outside linebacker for the Round Rock Dragons. After graduation, he worked in construction doing framing and roofing until he joined Local 87 of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers for many, many years. After his retirement, Michael started his own business of Mike’s Remodeling. His hard work and construction can be seen all around Elgin and the surrounding areas.

Michael loved sports, especially watching UT football, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Houston Astros. Many of his friends and family were impressed by Michael’s knowledge of history, music, and sports, especially when playing trivia.

Michael was married to the love of his life for 42 years. They shared two children along with nine grandchildren. Michael loved the time he spent with his kids and grandkids, especially taking them for tractor rides. He was lovingly known as “Paw Paw.”

Michael enjoyed many outings to the river, casinos, cruises, and local establishments with friends whom he considered family. Michael’s quotes, “The sun is in my eyes” and “It is what it is” will be remembered by all.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia Merkord.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Biddy, his daughter, Amber Gonzales (David) and their children, Natalie, Alyssa, Julian, Autumn, Zachary, Emilia, and Eli, his son, James Tyler and his children, James Casey and Carson, his brother, Ricky Biddy, and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home.