Photo courtesy of Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester
Jan 26, 1935 - Sep 11, 2024
Sending my deepest condolences to your family... I always loved seeing and talking to Mr Higgins when he would come in the doctors office. Mrs Nan and Sharon keeping y'all in my prayers.
Hillarey Tulip
September 19, 2024 | Urbanna, VA | Acquaintance
Ben has contributed so much to the church and county. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.
Anne Brooks
September 18, 2024 | Gloucester, VA | Friend
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Carolyn
September 16, 2024 | Gloucester, VA
I grew up in Gloucester and met the Higgins family through school and church when they moved to Gloucester. I came to know Ben and his wife, Nan, as Dad and Mom Higgins while friends with their children, especially their daughter, Sharon. Ben was a warm, loving gentleman with a great sense of humor. He was also a good cook, especially for breakfast and Christmas cookies. He gave good hugs. I loved him so much, and I will always remember him with that love. I will miss him, but I am happy to...
Gail Tucker
September 15, 2024 | Midlothian, VA | Friend
I always looked forward to seeing or hearing from Ben and you Nan. He always had a smile and was so kind. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Ziegenfus
September 15, 2024 | Hayes, VA
My deepest sympathy to the Higgins family. Been was a kind man vested in his family and community. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Phyllis Rilee
September 15, 2024 | VA | Friend
I would like to say that he was a great man and I will always remember him as a great father to his children and their friends.
Karen Humphrey
September 14, 2024 | Richmond, VA | Friend
A gentle soul who did acts of kindness for so many.
Ellen Bader
September 14, 2024 | Phelan, CA | Friend
Ben was such a good friend to myself and my parents. He was always showing his support with acts of kindness. A gentle soul who always had a smile. I shall miss him.
Diane Bader
September 14, 2024 | Phelan, CA | Friend
Benjamin F. Higgins passed away at home with family on September 11, 2024, at the age of 89. Ben is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nan Gilliam Higgins; children, Sharon Harris (Bobby), A. Lynn Higgins, and Susan Smith; beloved granddaughter Becky Shaffner (Thomas); and great granddaughter, Ardyn Shaffner. Ben graduated from Farmville High School where he met the love of his life, Nan. They moved to Gloucester County in 1964. Ben was a people person, never met a stranger, a volunteer fireman and rescue, member of the Gloucester Board of Supervisors, and Deacon Emeritus of Newington Baptist Church. The highlights of his life were his children and grandchildren, bus trips, and the infamous Yak Yak Club. In lieu of flowers, please honor Ben with a donation to Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue P.O. Box 1417 Gloucester, VA 23061 or Samaritan’s Purse P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607. A Memorial Service will be held at Newington Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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