Richard Higginbotham
Richard Higginbotham
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Funeral Service:
Sunday 16 April 2023
Visitation:
1 - 2 PM
Service:
2:00 PM
Fondel Memorial Chapel
Richard Higginbotham was born June 26,1943 in Lake Arthur, Louisiana to the parentage of late Eddie Higginbotham Sr, and Viola (Richmond) Higginbotham. He is preceded in death by his wife Anna Lou (Brown) Higginbotham, one grandson Kevin KJ Jackson Ir., 3 brothers Eddie Higginbotham Ir., Herman Higginbotham, and Robinson McZeal Ir., 3 sisters Velma (McZeal) Johnson, Leatha (Higginbotham) Guillory, and Fannie (McZeal) Bush.
Richard was a jack of all trades. He loved welding and fixing anything he could put his hands to. Richard had an infectious smile and laugh that would light up any room. He was known as a ladies' man in his younger years. He loved his children and family.
He leaves to cherish his memories one sister Dorothy (McZeal) Smith, 4 sons Brian Higginbotham (Wylie TX.), Barry Higginbotham (Newport News, VA.), Benjamin Higginbotham (Houston, TX.), Chris Tate (Zachary, LA.), one daughter LaNetha Jackson (Keuin) Houston, TX., 7 grandchildren Dimtri (Hollie), Meagan, Maya, Dominique, Cameron, JaMya, and Chrislyn, six great grand children, a special nephew Walter Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, and relatives.
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Debra Savoy
December 27, 2023
I will definitely miss Richard he was a cool and nice guy.
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Patsy Pete
April 15, 2023
My Prayers & heartfelt sympathy too the Family of Richard.
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