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Charles "Jack" Higgs

Charles Higgs Obituary

HIGGS
Charles Adrian Higgs, better known as "Jack" passed away at age 81 on July 20th 2009. Jack was born on May 6th 1928 in Bremen, KY to Hubert and Bonnie Higgs. He joined the Merchant Marines in '46 and in '48 to '54 he served in the US Army (TSGT). Jack was a painting contractor for 50 years and took great pride in his work. He was a devoted single father who never met a stranger; always happy; and a natural teacher as he loved to share his knowledge. Dad always knew best; and he would let you know it. The strongest, most kind hearted and giving man you could ever hope to know. This has been a great loss for our family and we love him deeply. Jack is preceded in death by Charles Adrian Higgs, Jr. and survived by his children, Kimberley Renee Velasquez, Richard Lee Higgs, James Edward Lipscomb,15 grandchil-
dren and 17 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Mission Park North 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78230 at 9:00 am on July 24, 2009. Burial to follow at Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jul. 24, 2009.

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Jamie Orona

July 31, 2009

kim and family so sorry to hear about dad. There was know one like dad would give you the shirt off his back. He was very special to me in my younger years I never had a dad he was always there for me. I never called any one dad only him. My heart is broke he will be saddly missed. God bless your family stay strong. Love Jamie

MELISSA LIPSCOMB

July 31, 2009

R I P Grandpa, We love and miss you dearly!!!! *LOVED FOREVER, FORGOTTEN NEVER* ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS, FOREVER ON OUR MIND* LOVE ALWAYS, JIM(SON) AND KATHY, MELISSA, AMBER, STEPHANIE, JAMES, JOHNNY, KRISTI, CANDACE AND ALL THERE SPOUSES. AND THE MANY MANY GRANDCHILDREN WE ALL HAVE GIVEN YOU!!!!!!!!

Senator Leticia Van de Putte

July 27, 2009

Dear Higgs Family:

It is with deepest sadness that I extend my condolences to you on the loss of your beloved.

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service and dedication to our great country.

May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Danny Noble

July 27, 2009

Jack has been one of my closest online friends for almost 10 years now and words can't explain how much I will miss him.

I will certainly miss his wisdom, not to mention his sense of humour. Over the years we have shared our love of music and the weird & wonderful email funnies that circulate around the world. Nothing was too much trouble for your him and he was always the first person to fulfil a request from his many admirers, no matter how large or small.

The world will be a much sadder place without him and for those who were lucky enough to befriend him will certainly never forget Jack Higgs. Not many will know his real name was Charles A Higgs, but such was his stature I for one always thought he was twice the normal man.

Condolences & deepest sympathy to his loving family at your sad loss.

R.I.P Jack ........... I feel privileged to have known you as a friend

Cloteal Burke

July 26, 2009

Jack was a wonderful email buddy....I will miss him more than I can say. He was always there when I needed help.
Missing you, buddy.
So sorry for the loss of the family

SAM MONEY

July 26, 2009

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Valerie Coskie

July 26, 2009

I met Jack when I needed help in 1998, and our friendship has lasted throughout the years. I still look for his e-mails and miss him terribly-knowing the phone will not ring with his voice saying hi, is a hard thing to take. I will never forget this special man. Valerie Coskie-Sacramento, Ca.

Lynne Rogers

July 26, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family. God Bless all of you.

July 25, 2009

To Jack's family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. He will forever be etched in the memory of everyone he touched. Rest in Peace dear friend.

John Blackmon, Lawton-Fort Sill, Oklahoma

July 25, 2009

Jack will be deeply missed by those of us online who were fortunate to know this exceptional person. I will never forget Jack's patience, kindness, generous nature and wit. Rest in Peace and May the Music always play my friend

Wendy Rossetti (Alberta, Canada)

Sandy Davenport

July 25, 2009

Jack will be forever missed by many of the online friends he made over the years sharing his music and little jokes with and I keep saying "Oh I have to send that to Jack" when I see something that he may like before I forget that he has left us here but we will hopefully meet again in that place up above where the angels love to play ( Jack behave yourself up there will you? and he will be in our hearts and minds until that day comes.
Sandy Davenport ( New York State)

Clyde Nieh

July 25, 2009

My heart does out to you, Jack's loving family members. Jack was a wonderful person. He was generous in helping others.

Clyde

Elsie Burnette

July 25, 2009

Rest In Peace

Herb Lester

July 25, 2009

Jack was always ready to Help anyone.He
would send me Music to my private address whenever I requested it. We became email buddies for the last 10 years. I will miss his "sense of humor". He called his boots "Jack's Texas Chitt Kickers".
Rest in peace my friend!!

Paw Paw

July 25, 2009

Well, we all mostly only knew this character, as Jack.
For many years , on line, he was a friend to me, personally.
No matter what type of song , anyone would ask for, Jack was there to try and help.
He and I worked through a many of computer problems over the years,
He will be sorely missed
Prayers and blessing to all the family

Amanda D

July 25, 2009

I'm sorry for the loss;
I still cry 9 yrs later after loosing my dad;
The pain eases;
but never leaves;
May you be surrended in PEACE......

Kathy Johnson

July 25, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

chelsey luna

July 24, 2009

My Grandad was the best Grandad any little girl could wish for. He was always there no matter what and he would always stop whatever he was doing if you needed help. He was the best man anyone could ever imagine and always a friend and character. No matter where he went or who he talked to, he always made a friend. He is in our hearts and souls now and to those he touched, he will never leave. He may not be here now but to those who knew him know that he would not want us to dwell over him because he always believed that he was not a big deal but we all knew different. Grandad, you are a big deal- you are worth everything the world could ever have to offer, because your a good man, Father, and Grandfather. We love you with all the love the world and our hearts could offer.
I love you.
Chelsey

Ollie& Becky Alexander

July 24, 2009

Jack was a friend to many especially to us. We will miss him more than most.
May God bless Jack as he rests from this hard world, and may his family know how VERY much we admired him.

Rene Martinez

July 24, 2009

Jack aka "old man" as i called him that every time was a very good friend of mines. I will miss him dearly. He will always be in my heart. I know hes in a better place talking his head off. My condolences to his family and children. I know he was so proud of his children because he talked highly of them.God Bless....

Kimberley Velasquez

July 24, 2009

My Daddy; the bond I shared with him is insurmountable. He was Mom and Dad to me, he was my best friend. Dad always said that he did the best he could for me, because he didn't know how to raise a little girl. I am so lucky he took on the challenge. I am so greatful that I had him in my life, that I had him as a father. He was an amazing man. Someone that I could always count on and lean on no matter what. Dad I have, and always will love you with all my heart an soul. I was meant to be your little girl and forever shall be. I miss you.....

Kimberley Renee

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