John C. Higgins

1941 - 2016

John C. Higgins obituary, 1941-2016, Bakersfield, CA

BORN

1941

DIED

2016

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John Higgins Obituary

John was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma to Luther H. and Jean Rose Higgins. John grew up in Bakersfield, graduating from Bakersfield High School in 1959. John served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force from April 1960 to April 1966. Thereafter, John worked side by side with his dad at Jim Burke Ford as a body and fender man, ultimately retiring from W. A. Thompson as a warehouse foreman. Following his retirement John cared for his father, took care of his grand kids and love and cherished his family.

John will be remembered for his caring and unconditional love, sense of humor and "spoonerisms". John is survived by his wife Patti, son Sean (Jairus), son Timothy, daughter Tori, grandchildren Maleik, John Daniel and Rosie, and by his former wives Maureen and Trudy. John was preceded in death by his parents and his sister JoAnn. John fought a short and courageous battle with cancer. We love you and will miss you forever John (Dad).

The visitation for John will be held at Greenlawn Southwest's Memorial Chapel on Monday, February 1, 2016, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The funeral service will take place the following morning, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 10:00 am at Greenlawn Southwest's Memorial Chapel, 2739 Panama Lane. Military honors and committal will follow at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Rd.

For condolences, please visit Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest.

Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jan. 30, 2016.
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So very sorry to hear about my cousin Johns passing. He was a fun loving card. Always the highlight of our trips to Bakersfield.

Jeri Lisa Hughes / Squyres

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January 29, 2016

My condolences to the Higgins family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding the loss of your love one.

January 30, 2016

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest, Greenlawn Memorial Park Southwest, Celebr

2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313

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10:00 a.m.

Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest, Greenlawn Memorial Park Southwest, Celebr

2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313

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30338 E. Bear Mountain Rd, CA

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Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest, Greenlawn Memorial Park Southwest, Celebr

2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313

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