John B. Higgins Jr.

John B. Higgins Jr.

John Higgins Obituary

Published by Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home - Pontiac on Aug. 8, 2016.
John was born on January 1, 1962 and passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. John was a resident of Pontiac, Illinois at the time of his passing. He was a graduate of Pontiac Township High School Class of 1980. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday August 12 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with Deacon Jim Wallace officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be Friday August 12 2016 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Pontiac. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross PO Box 37839 Boone IA 50037-0839 or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 East Ohio Street Suite 304 Chicago IL 60611-3201.

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Mike Runyon

August 10, 2016

Thank God for the times we had when we were young, we spent a lot of time together. You will never be forgot!
friends forever
Mike Runyon

Chris Ferguson

August 10, 2016

John and I were best friends for several years when we were kids. I'm sorry to hear that he is gone. I wish the best for his family and I am sorry for their loss.

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