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John Higginbotham Obituary
Anderson, SC
John Keith Higginbotham, Sr., 92, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Elberton, Ga., he was the son of the late Joe B. and Hattie Gaines Higginbotham. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Mr. Higginbotham was a graduate of Rutgers University and was a retired banker. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as church treasurer for many years.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Sara C. Higginbotham; and one son, Keith Higginbotham of Columbia. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 17, at Forest Lawn Mausoleum Chapel conducted by Dr. James R. Thomason.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 307 South Manning Street, Anderson, SC 29624; YMCA, 201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
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Mark Mize
December 10, 2015
I loved playing basketball with Mr. Higginbotham and Keith back in the 1970's. I'm so sorry to hear this news!
Cliff Smith
October 16, 2015
With sympathy to my old friend, Keith, in the passing of his Dad. Keith, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Tracey Hendrix Ramsey
October 16, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Higgonbotham. He was such a nice, friendly and kind man. Always enjoyed our chance meetings at Panera Bread. Many prayers for you all.
Dennis Fowler
October 16, 2015
John was one of the finest men I have known. He was both humble and very capable in ways a lot of people don't know. We have a lot to be thankful to God for blessing us with John.
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