James Edward "Jim" Higdon

James Edward "Jim" Higdon obituary, Rainsville, AL

James Edward "Jim" Higdon

James Higdon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rainsville Funeral Home on Jun. 7, 2024.

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Mr. James Edward "Jim" Higdon, age 71 of Rainsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2PM at Nazareth Church with Dr. Greg Faulkner & Dr. Jason Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Nazareth Cemetery.
Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 8th from 5PM-8PM at Rainsville Funeral Home & Sunday, June 9th from 1PM-2PM at Nazareth Church.
Survivors
Wife of 50 Years: Kathy Wilson Higdon of Rainsville, AL
Daughter: Dr. Jami Lynn Reaves and husband Brian of Kingsport, TN
Sons: Paul Higdon and wife Kristi of Rainsville, AL
Jayson Higdon and wife Emily of Rainsville, AL
Grandchildren: Jake, John & Jesh Higdon
Addie-Kate, Sam & Drew Higdon
Sister: Paula Whitaker and husband Ken of Houston, TX
Brother: Greg Faulkner and wife Melanie of Voorhees, NJ
1 Niece: Caroline Faulkner
Preceded in Death
Father: Paul Higdon, Jr.
Mother: Grace Faulkner
Nephew: Ryan Paul Whitaker
Pallbearers
Paul Higdon, Jayson Higdon, Brian Reaves, Jake Higdon, John Higdon & Sam Higdon
Honorary Pallbearers
Gary Clifton, Arlon Clifton, Drew Higdon & Jesh Higdon

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