Obituary
Guest Book
William H. Higgenbothem of Southampton, NJ (Leisuretowne), passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday June 16, 2025. He was 75 years of age. Bill was born in Mt. Holly on March 26, 1950 (to the late Wilbur) and Anna Higgenbothem. He moved to Leisuretowne along with his wife Doris 21 years ago from Chatsworth. Bill was retired from Amerada-Hess where he worked as a truck driver. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed rides in the woods, feeding the deer and camping. Bill was a talented woodworker and was known as Mr. Handy and also considered a human GPS.
Beloved husband of Doris Higgenbothem (nee Mount) loving son of Anna and (the late Wilbur) Higgenbothem, son-in-law of Laura (the late Ed) Mount, dear father of Billy (Marietta) Higgenbothem, Shelly (Earl) Errickson, Theresa (Donald) Franklin, Tracy Higgenbothem, Crystal Mount (Cathy Hoffman) and LeeAnn Rogalski, Bill is also survived by his brothers, a sister and both brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, 11 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, Maple Shade.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, NJ 08052-2630
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreInformation and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreYou may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read moreThese free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read moreSome basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more