Kenneth married the love of his life, Theresa, on July 8th,1977.
Kenneth served in the Navy for 20 years.
In May of 1986, a son was born to Kenneth and Theresa.
Kenneth enjoyed working with his hands, especially with wood. He was a member of The Wood Turners Club and had a shop that was a place of learning for those who were willing to learn. Kenneth was a man of many talents, and his handy work will be enjoyed by those who had the pleasure of his time and hard work.
After the passing of his wife, Theresa. Kenneth started finding himself and devoted his time to gaining his hours to be able to get back in the air. Kenneth enjoyed flying and spent many beautiful days flying.
Kenneth also got into riding again and was able to get a motorcycle and make it his own. On June 9th, 2025, he became a sworn member of The Combat Vets Club. His last time on the bike with this group, they had gone 274 miles, and he enjoyed every bit of it.
Those who knew Kenneth would remember he used to refer to himself as Oscar the Grouch. This was found to be untrue as was seen by the crowd of children found in his shop, and for the love he showed his wife Theresa, his son Paul, and granddaughter Kiyasha. Kenneth also showed his love to many more children who wondered into his and Theresa's home over the years.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Paul Higgins of Oklahoma; his granddaughter, Kiyasha; father, Jerry Higgins Sr. of Monticello; mother, Wilma Cooper of Pea Ridge; brothers, Charles Wayne Higgins of Mtn Home and Jerry Higgins, Jr. of Krum, Texas; and sister, Veronica Engen of Pea Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, LaDonna, and his wife, Theresa.
Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. You can sign Kenneth's guestbook here on his page.
Condolences(7)
Lea Mann
Bull Shoals, AR Tuesday, July 8, 2025 just a note to let you know im thinking of you and am so sorry for your loss.I met Kenneth at our vfw riders group. I was looking forward to riding with him in our club. i worked with him at our breakfasts. he was a great french toast flipper and was always willing to step up in any position we asked of him.
we talked some after our meetings about riding and flying.
he mentioned he loved flying later in the day to watch the sun set from up in the sky and how that brought him comfort.
Fly high Kenneth- Lea
Charles Bailey
Bull Shoals, AR Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Brother Kenneth, you left way to soon. We last spoke about riding together with our VFWRG and getting some wind therapy. Ride on my friend, we will be thinking of you on our next ride. Rest in Peace.Charles "Preacher" Bailey
State Chaplain
Department of Arkansas VFW Riders Group
CAROL MCFARLAND
Flippin, AR Monday, June 30, 2025 Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Ken joined the VFW riders group a few months ago, and was a great asset, always right there willing to help if it was needed, and always with a smile. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. A plaque in his honor will be added to our memorial boardMike and Dianna Roller
Gassville, AR Thursday, June 26, 2025 To Kenneth's family,We are so very sorry for your loss. Kenneth was a great guy. He was a vital part off our aviation community. He was always willing to lend a hand. He was a great woodturner and teacher of wooden arts. He will be missed by all of those who were lucky enough to have known and loved him. We count ourselves among the lucky ones. My he rest in peace. We are praying for your family.
Sincerely,
Mike and Diana Roller
Gassville, AR
Robert and Sylvia Hathaway
Bruno, AR Monday, June 23, 2025 We can't tell you how much we are going to miss our friend Kenneth. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that he was a valued member of the aviation community and local community. He did much work at the Flippin Regional Airport by volunteering his time to help keep up and improve the airport. He also volunteered time to Leading Edge Aviation at Baxter County Regional Airport and helped maintain their their aircraft. We often enjoyed his company at the Thursday lunches at Diego's Restaurant and enjoyed meeting his mother when she was here for a visit. Gone too soon. We miss him!Dorothy Adcock McWhorter
Bedford, TX Monday, June 23, 2025 This nation has once again lost one of our best, a former member of the U. S. Navy.Rodney Jenkins
Athens, AL Saturday, June 21, 2025 I wish to send my deepest condolences. I had the pleasure of speaking with Kenneth at my mom's funeral (Martha Sue Jenkins) back in January. Kenneth and his family were always good friends to the Jenkins family. He will be missed.