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CLARENCE HIGBEE Obituary
HIGBEE, CLARENCE A. JR. "BUNKY" 74 - prominent Fortescue resident and businessman, died in the South Jersey Regional Medical Center on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. He had been in failing health for the past 12 years, after suffering a stroke. The husband of Betty Rauschert Higbee for the past 53 years, he was born in Bridgeton and had lived for 74 years on the same piece of ground in Fortescue. He was the son of the late Clarence Addison Higbee and Mildred Cossaboon Higbee. He had owned and operated Higbee's Marina, Bait Shop, Luncheonette and the Miss Fortescue Party Boat for the past 45 years. He was a graduate of Bridgeton High School, Class of 1955. Bunky was an avid race car driver, winning championships at every local race track. He was inducted into the All Sports Museum of Southern New Jersey's Hall of Fame for his racing. He was a lifetime member of the Fortescue Fire Co. â€" Downe Township Fire Co. for 57 years and was Fire Chief for 13 of those years. He was a former President of the Fortescue Captain's and Boat Owners Association and was a former member of the Downe Township Board of Education. He was a lifetime member of the N. R. A. Besides his wife: survivors include: a daughter, Cynthia M. Fuller and her husband, William; son Clarence A. Higbee, III, son Clifford A. Higbee, Sr. and his wife Marion and a son, Charles M. Higbee and his wife Mitzi; six grandchildren, Clifford A. Higbee, Jr., Robin Higbee, Michelle Sheppard, Gabrielle Higbee, Tia Higbee and Tori Higbee; one great grandson, Landon Sheppard; one brother, Harry Higbee and a sister, Marilee J. Byran. Funeral services will be held in the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township, on Wednesday morning, Dec. 7, at 11:00 O'clock. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cedarville. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening after 7:00 O'clock. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to either the Downe Township Fire Co., P. O. Box 48, Fortescue, N. J. 08321 or the All Sports Museum of Southern New Jersey Hall of Fame, 181 East Commerce St., Bridgeton, N. J. Written condolences and tributes may be made to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com
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for CLARENCE HIGBEE
December 11, 2011
I can remember watching Bunky& Harry at the old Pleasantville speedway&Vineland he was a true sportsman&great driver. Pat Boyce Atlantic City
claire hindermyer
December 10, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Higbee family.
Sincerely, family of Jack Hindermyer. Jack passed away May 11, 2005. Jack spoke well of the Higbee family, as they were very dear friends of his.
Sincerely, C. Hindermyer, Jack's youngest sister
Lou and Colleen Kohn
December 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bunky was a wonderful person and I know he will be missed by alot of friends and family. Love, Lou and Colleen (Lapin) Kohn...
December 9, 2011
Great Competitor at Pleasantville...have a lot of great memories!
our condolences from Bill Brennen # 5
Bob Rose
December 8, 2011
Dear Betty & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will always cherish the fond memories we have of Mr. Higbee and the tremendous contributions he made to his home town and the entire County of Cumberland.
December 8, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sharon Adams
December 8, 2011
Dear Higbee Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences to all of you, he will be greatly missed. God Bless! Mike and Sharon, Dawn,Chris, and Stephen House.
Penny Donadio
December 7, 2011
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harold and Kathy Garrison
December 7, 2011
Dear Betty and Family,
We were sorry to hear of Bunky's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family,
Sincerely,
Harold and Kathy Garrison
ronnie
December 7, 2011
Dear Higbee Family, I was so sorry to read about the loss of your dear love one Clarence. My sincere condolences to the family during this very difficult time. May the God of all comfort equip you and your family with the strength to endure from one day to the next.
Jim Ford
December 7, 2011
Betty, I am so sorry to hear of Bunky's passing. I will always cherish the time I spent around you guys when I was a kid. Bunky was always bigger than life to me and I'll never forget him. Please give my condolences to the the kids.
carl barker
December 7, 2011
carl&diane barker
jonesborough tn
Nancy & Doug Bowman
December 6, 2011
Betty and family, sorry to hear about the passing of Bunky. He was a great person and I'm sure he will be missed by many. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Jordan (daughter of Jeep Frye)
December 6, 2011
Betty & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bunky's passing. It was evident that he enjoyed life and put his heart and soul into everything he did. Of all the moments you have shared, the memories that you carry in your heart are the most precious. May your hearts soon remember those wonderful memories of joyful times together. My prayers and love goes out to each of you and your families.
December 6, 2011
Although I didn't know Bunky or his family personally, I do remember watching Bunky racing. I have great memories that will last me the rest of my life. You all are in my prayers. Jean Duncan, Minotola
Roe Derr
December 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wayne Hyatt
December 6, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the Higbee family. Bunky and your family gave my family many happy memories of fishing Fortescue. He always helped my mother into the boat and our whole family loved him. My father CP Hyatt, Uncle Joe, Uncle Guy and Mac Griffen always had great stories of Bunky. He will be missed. Our prayers are with your family.
Wayne Hyatt & family.
Ruth D'Amico
December 6, 2011
Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad I was able to see both of you in October. My thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless.
Harry and Kay Sheppard
December 5, 2011
Dear Betty,
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family May God watch over you duing this sorrowful time.
Debbie & Ken Wojnar
December 5, 2011
Dear Betty & family,
May the Grace of God bring you Peace and Comfort you during this sorrowful time. Thank you all for sharing your Husband and Father throughout the years. He had so many stories to tell, and we always enjoyed listening. Prayers to you! His presence will be missed.
Ruth Lupton, Fortescue
Michael D'Amico, Clayton
Mark and Brenda Clark
December 5, 2011
Betty Higbee and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, out thoughts are with the entire family in their time of need.
Joe Oliveri
December 5, 2011
I was heartbroken to hear that a cornerstone of the community of Fortescue has passed on. He will be looking down from heaven now guiding all the fishermen to a happy hunting ground, and safely back to the harbor he so dearly loved and called home. From the mate of the Mariner, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, and may Gods shining light help to comfort a truely wonderful family of fishermen and fisherwomen.
December 5, 2011
To the Family of Mr. Higbee. Mr. Higbee was instrumental in getting the USCG to establish a unit in Fortescue and assisting them in every way. He was the man to go to if you needed anything.
My deepest condolences,
CWO Bob Schweikert, USCG, (Ret.)
Harrington, DE.
December 5, 2011
Dear Cindy and Bill,
So very sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences.
Danny and Irene Polhamus
Daniel Horn
December 5, 2011
Bunky was my hero when he raced at the A.C. speedway in the 60's and 70's.
He was a great role model for us kids.
Robin Layton
December 5, 2011
Betty, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bunky. I know not only will you miss him deeply but all of those wo every known him will miss him as well. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Alex Alampi
December 5, 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thanks for the memories.
Ralph Richards, Jr.
December 5, 2011
My condolences to Betty, family and friends. His racing accomplishments are minor compaired to his life as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He will be missed at the yearly racing reunion by his racing family.
December 5, 2011
Higbee family we are sorry for your loss you have our condolences
and may God bless you. Ralph & Joseph Coggovia (Coggovia Twins).
TONY SCARLATO
December 5, 2011
BETTY AND FAMILY, VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, BUNK WAS ALWAYS A VERY GOOD FRIEND AND I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED VERY
MUCH.
Dolores Pringle
December 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Higbee family for the passing of our beloved Bunky. Fortescue will surly feel the loss of the 'icon' of our community. Hope he was able to see the last beautiful sunset over the bridge. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. John, Dolores & Katy Pringle
Jon Clifton
December 5, 2011
Sorry to hear about your loss. Just watching Bunky run at the old Pleasantville Speedway was worth the price of admission.
Ray Miles
December 5, 2011
All of us at Limited Sportsman Racers and race fans from all over will remember one of the most competitive and colorful characters of our time.He will always be remembered.
Our condolences go out to the Higbee Family..Ray Miles W.P.B. Florida
Patty Champion-Binkiewicz
December 5, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of the family!
Tom Flanagan
December 5, 2011
Higbee family so sorry to hear of Bunkys passing, our prayers go out to each and everyone of the Higbee family. Bunky will be missed very deeply.
Terri Zanni-Schaffer
December 5, 2011
Love you Uncle Bunky <3........Prayers go out to my Aunt Betty and family !!!!!!!!!!!
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