He was a retired logger and a longtime member of the Friendship Pentecostal Church Of God. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lee Alexander and a sister, Mattie Jane Haynes.
Survivors include his wife, Retta Ann Kellum Higgins of Monticello; two sons, Steven Higgins and James Higgins both of Monticello; two daughters, Elizabeth King and Brenda Young both of Monticello; four brothers, Jerry Higgins of Monticello, George Higgins of Ladelle, Clay Higgins of North Carolina and Fred Higgins of Delhi, LA; four sisters, Lethel Losh Higgins of Bolivar, MO, Mary Lloyd of Monticello, Grace Watts of Truman and Iris Bush of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Bobby Ellis Gilliam
Shreveport, LA Wednesday, February 6, 2013 I just got out of Hospital and wish to expressMy sympathy io Cousisn Retta Ann
Retta ann and I were both Favorites of Pluretta Gilliam Ceick
Wilbur Biggs
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 2, 2013 Sorry to hear about the death of your brother. My prayers go out to all of James's family. Sure he will be missed by all.Janice G McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Saturday, February 2, 2013 How sad to loose those whom we love so dearly. My sympathy to my classmate Clay Higgins and his family. May God give you comfort and peace. Janice Gladden McAllistersandra parmer
monticello, AR Friday, February 1, 2013 Sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I will keep your family in my thoughts & prayers.Sandra Parmer