Carl Robert Higgins

Carl Higgins Obituary

YORKTOWN - Carl Robert Higgins, 78, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at Newport Convalescent Center in Newport News. Carl was born on Fort Monroe and had been a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Yorktown. He was employed by Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center until 2001 and made the Power of One commercial for the center. He was awarded by the York Jaycees in 1970 and 1973 for founding the Boys Softball League for the Yorktown churches. He also received a National Award for Outstanding Community Leadership and Service at a ceremony in California in 1972. He was a member of the Yorktown Masonic Lodge # 205 and was worshipful master in 1984. He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; two daughters, Teresa Higgins of Concord, N.C., and Cynthia Brown of Newport News; and one granddaughter, Chelsea Vaughan. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Thurman Hayes officiating. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 1004 Yorktown Road, Yorktown, VA 23690. A masonic service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Carl Higgins

11 Entries

Kenneth & Leslie Ann Whitehead

January 6, 2006

Mrs. Higgins,

Kenneth & I would like to send our heart felt sympathies to you and your family. We have just heard that Carl had passed away back in November. He was certainly a sweet, fun loving man who will be GREATLY missed. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Loving Prayers,

Gayle Little

December 3, 2005

Aunt Marlene, Teresa and Cindy, I want you to know how special Uncle Jim was to our family, as are you all. I have some wonderful memories of the friendship we had with you when we lived in Virginia in the 60s. Dad said that he was a great guy. We will miss him a lot. Our condolences and please know you are in our thoughts. Love to you all.

michael johnson

December 3, 2005

Mrs Higgins, I was very sorry to here of Carl's passing. I thought a great deal of Carl and always enjoyed talking to him and seeing you both a church. I did not know that he was not doing well after his surgery and will always regret not being able to visit him. I will miss him greatly.

Mike Johnson & family

Carol Higgins

December 2, 2005

Dear Aunt Marlene and Family,

My memories of Uncle Jim when I saw him the most as a Child were loving and Happy. I have always rememebered him giving me my nickname Charlie. He is in a good and peacful place now, My thoughts are with you and your Family.

Carol Ann Higgins

Richard Verville

December 1, 2005

I was fortunate to work along side with Carl at the Printing Plant at Fort Eustis. He had a great sense of humour and I consider him a good friend. My symapthies to his family.

Joe Baldwin

December 1, 2005

Mrs. Higgins and Family,

I had the great pleasure of working with Carl at Riverside for several years, and know that at this very moment Heaven is rejoicing in the celebration of his new life. Please know that mine and my family's hearts are with you in prayer. May God continue to bless you and comfort you as he does.

Brent Lucas

November 30, 2005

I first met Carl while he was working at the wellness center. While I certainly dreaded going to the gym in the morning, everytime I went Carl was there with a big smile and handshake. The same could be said of Carl on Sunday mornings at Bethel Baptist when he would walk up and down the aisle to shake hands and greet everyone. He will be missed by many.

Judy Buchanan

November 30, 2005

Mrs Higgins I knew Mr Higgins from the Wellness Center, in fact he and I were talking about our dogs on 9-11-01 when I happened to look up at the bank of TV's and saw one of the twin towers in New York burning. I said something to Carl and he looked up in time to see the second plane hit the other tower.I know that is a day all of us will remember as I will always remember Carl. A great gentleman. Please except my sincere condolences and may God be with you and your family.

Deborah Higgins Koss

November 30, 2005

My thoughts, prayers and love are with my sister's in their time of grief in the lost of our father. My deepest condolences.

Renee Arrington

November 30, 2005

I had the great pleasure of working with Carl to make the Riverside Power of One television commercial.(I was the producer)Carl was an amazing person, generous with his time to others, always willing to help anyone, and an excellent althlete. My condolences to his family.

Charlene Martin

November 30, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is ever anything I can do for you, please feel free to let me know. You know where I am.

Love,

Charlene

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