Rodney Higginbotham

1942 - 2017

Mr. Glenn Rodney Higginbotham, age 75, of Athens, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017, surrounded by his family. A native of Elberton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Carl Talmadge Higginbotham and Doris Freeman Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham retired from BellSouth in 2002. In retirement he enjoyed golf, working outdoors, and spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Patsy Welborn Higginbotham of Athens; son, Eric and Brittany Higginbotham of Watkinsville; daughter, Audra and Jim Edwards of Braselton; sister, Ann and Don Looney of Elberton; brother, Carl and Pam Higginbotham of Doraville; grandchildren: Trevor Higginbotham, Lindsey Higginbotham, and Mason Edwards; and his beloved dog, Gizmo. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 2:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 1 Berry Lane, Elberton, GA 30635. Private entombment will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will directly precede the service at 1:00 PM. The family is at the home of Don and Ann Looney, 1800 Chip Shot Lane, Elberton, GA 30635. Those wishing to honor Mr. Higginbotham may send flowers or donate in his memory to either the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank, the American Red Cross, or Calvary Presbyterian Church, Elberton, GA. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Glenn Rodney Higginbotham.