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L. Higgerson Obituary

L. Harold Higgerson CHESAPEAKE - L. Harold Higgerson, 96, of the 2800 block of Battlefield Blvd. South, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Higgerson was born in DeValls Bluff, Ark., and was the son of the late Harry C. and Ruth M. Higgerson. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Eunice M. Higgerson; two sisters, Margie Higgerson and Geneva Mince; and a brother, Ivan Higgerson. Harold was the founder of Higgerson Brothers in 1946, and later incorporated as Higgerson-Buchanan Inc. in 1957. Survivors include his son, Don Harold Higgerson and wife Millie; grandchildren, Barry and wife Judy, Mark, Chris and wife Becky, Don, Jr. and wife Kim, Sherry and husband Steve, Jennifer and husband Skip, Wendy and husband Shane; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Anna Lee Denkle and husband Don, and Evelyn Mason as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, at Great Bridge United Methodist Church. Rev. Thomas L. Mercer Sr. will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service at a reception at Hickory United Methodist Church, 2708 Battlefield Blvd. South, Chesapeake. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 13, 2011.

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Donna White

April 15, 2011

To the Higgerson Family,My son Stanley Cohen is an employee of Higgerson-buchanan. He would always talk about how cool it was to see Mr.Higgerson come out to the job sites and speak to the employees.He was a very respected man. God bless the family in the coming days. Donna White

Wanda Raye Bryant Odom

April 13, 2011

To the Higgerson Family. Mr Higgerson was a wonderful man and a light in my life during my Dads illness. He visited us and always made Dad laugh. I loved him very much and will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May God Bless and Keep you. My love,
Wanda Raye Bryant Odom

Arvid Lawless

April 13, 2011

My husband, Harold Lawless, was a friend and employee of Harold Higgerson. He was a good man and a fair employer. He will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the family. Arvid Lawless

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