William E. Higgins
William E. Higgins
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William E. Higgins, 65, of Pilesgrove, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Salem County. Born in Swedesboro, he was the son of the late William & Eileen Crawford Higgins.
He retired from Lockheed Martin as an accountant, served in the Delaware Air National Guard, was the president of the graduating class from Penns Grove High School in 1957, a member of the 1956 South Jersey Championship Basketball Team from Penns Grove, graduated from Drexel University in 1962, a member of the Sakima Country Club, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #932, was on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross where he served as the treasurer, and also worked the election polls in Pilesgrove.
His loving friend, Dee Stranahan; his son, Jeffrey & his wife, Ginger of Carneys Point; his daughters, Jennifer Higgins of Newark, DE and Barbara & Robert Troilo of Richmond, VA; his brother, Raymond & Elaine Higgins of Woodstown; a sister, Patricia & Norman Lewis of Monck’s Corner, SC; as well as three grandchildren survive him. He was predeceased by his wife, Coral, in 2001.
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 6, 2004 from 6-9pm at the ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, 18 E. Maple Ave., again Saturday morning starting at 9am at the funeral home. The service will follow the viewing at 10am at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Lawnside Cemetery in Pilesgrove.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Salem County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 258 Johnson St., Carneys Point, NJ 08069.
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Dixon Morgan Jr
November 8, 2004
Raymond and family, I was saddened and shocked along with everyone else to hear of Bill passing. My sister, Marge Riley, informed me via e-mail as soon as she had heard. Just last Thanksgiving Day you and I and Bill were together at the Salem-Woodstown football game. I will cherish forever the friendships with the
Higgins family and especially Raymond from our days on the baseball fields.
Betty and Pete deWilde
November 6, 2004
Dear family and loved ones, We knew Bill as a friend and neighbor. He was a great guy and will be remembered for his smile and friendliness always
Rick Strozyk
November 5, 2004
Dear family, I was shocked and deeply sadden by the news of Bill's passing, I have very fond memorys of past family events, fishing trips and all the talks and great advice he shared, I will deeply miss him. You are all in my thoughts and prays.
John Gilbert & Patsy Mortimer
November 5, 2004
We were both saddened and shocked at the loss of Bill. One of our fondest memories was how he would light up any room he walked into and how he made everyone he talked with seem special. We will miss him greatly.
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Jeff & Kathy Mortimer
November 5, 2004
We were very saddened by the news of Bill's passing. We have enjoyed knowing cousin Bill over the years and will miss him a lot.
Our deepest sympathies go to the family and they will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Smith
November 4, 2004
Dear Dee:
You are in my prayers. Bill was a very special friend of Carl's and we all had such a nice time at Jay & Kate's wedding.
Bill was so pleased to have met you and you brought him much happiness. Take comfort in the memories of your good times.
With sympathy.
Sue Smith
Maryann Marandola
November 4, 2004
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am at the loss of your father. Bill was a wonderful colleague, mentor and friend. He could light up a room with a well-delivered joke and his warm smile. He will be greatly missed.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marge Riley
November 4, 2004
There are many memories through the years of the Higgins and Riley families. Just seems wrong to once again lose a Higgins family member.
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. With all our love, Clem and Marge Riley, Michelle and Graham Robertshaw and Laurie Riley.
Ginny Hender
November 4, 2004
I am very sorry to hear about Bill. I worked with Bill in the 204 bldg in Cherry Hill (which is no longer there). Bill was a great guy.
Patricia Price
November 4, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. I worked with him for several years. He will be missed.
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