Kenneth Ray Higgins

Kenneth passed away June 15th, 2025, in Flippin Arkansas at the age of 66. He was born November 15th, 1958, in Inglewood, California.
Kenneth married the love of his life, Theresa, on July 8th,1977.
Kenneth served in the Navy for 20 years.
In May of 1986, a son was born to Kenneth and Theresa.
Kenneth enjoyed working with his hands, especially with wood. He was a member of The Wood Turners Club and had a shop that was a place of learning for those who were willing to learn. Kenneth was a man of many talents, and his handy work will be enjoyed by those who had the pleasure of his time and hard work.
After the passing of his wife, Theresa. Kenneth started finding himself and devoted his time to gaining his hours to be able to get back in the air. Kenneth enjoyed flying and spent many beautiful days flying.
Kenneth also got into riding again and was able to get a motorcycle and make it his own. On June 9th, 2025, he became a sworn member of The Combat Vets Club. His last time on the bike with this group, they had gone 274 miles, and he enjoyed every bit of it.
Those who knew Kenneth would remember he used to refer to himself as Oscar the Grouch. This was found to be untrue as was seen by the crowd of children found in his shop, and for the love he showed his wife Theresa, his son Paul, and granddaughter Kiyasha. Kenneth also showed his love to many more children who wondered into his and Theresa's home over the years.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Paul Higgins of Oklahoma; his granddaughter, Kiyasha; father, Jerry Higgins Sr. of Monticello; mother, Wilma Cooper of Pea Ridge; brothers, Charles Wayne Higgins of Mtn Home and Jerry Higgins, Jr. of Krum, Texas; and sister, Veronica Engen of Pea Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, LaDonna, and his wife, Theresa.
Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. You can sign Kenneth's guestbook here on his page.