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Ben Higginbotham Obituary

HIGGINBOTHAM Ben A. Higginbotham, Sr., 80, passed away July 10, 2009 in Jacksonville, FL. Ben was born March 29, 1929 in Beaumont, TX. He is survived by his sons Michael W. Dargel and Ben A. Higginbotham, Jr.; daughter Delene A. Higginbotham; daughters-in-law Linda J. Dargel and Ellen I. Higginbotham; grandchildren Cherish, Veena, Erika, Lisa and Bobby; 8 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 14 from 6-8 PM. Funeral Service will be held at San Jose Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 AM with Father Jim Moss officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Greenlawn Funeral Home. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jul. 13, 2009.

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Ellen Higginbotham

July 21, 2009

Dad, You will always be in my heart along with my parents.
The memories are so great that we all had and have thanks to you. I will never forget you dad and we will all be together again one day and what a great reunion that will be with all of you in Heaven. Thank you for accepting me as a daughter n law. You were the best father n law and thank you for giving me a wonderful and loving husband your son; you and mom certainly did a great job on raising him well. I can never thank you enough for him. He is the love of my life. You and mom both did a great job on raising all your children. DeDe is a great sister and what great woman she has become. Mike is'nt bad either.
Well dad I can go on and on and on. I just wanted you to know my love for you .

Ellen

July 18, 2009

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father, we have some good childhood memories growing up on Galicia Rd. My father, Bob would also like to include his condolences.

Shirlene Sandel Thomas
Bob Sandel

DONNA & RAY SANDEL

July 17, 2009

WE AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OUT BEN.I AM GLAD I GOT THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH HIM LAST MONTH WHILE BENNY WAS TAKING HIM OUT TO LUNCH.I KNOW DEEDEE GAVE HIM A LOT OF CARE AND COMFORT FOR MANY YEARS.I KNOW DEEDEE,MIKE AND BENNY HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES AS WELL AS ALL THE GRANDCHILDREN AND FRIENDS.HE IS WITH GOD AND JESUS NOW AND HAS MUCH CATCHING UP TO DO WHILE IN HEAVEN.

Beverly Reso-Murphy

July 15, 2009

Dear Mike, Linda, and family,
I am so very sorry to learn of your father's passing. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers during this difficult time.

Much Love, Beverly Reso-Murphy

July 14, 2009

Dear Mike, Linda, and Family, I am so very sorry about your Father's passing. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.

Much love,Beverly Reso-Murphy

Marvin Murphy

July 14, 2009

Mike and Ben I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. As you probably know I worked with your dad and for him quite a few times and it was always a pleasure and he was a credit to the IBEW.

Marvin (Brownie) Murphy

Creep Monkey

July 14, 2009

I love you Grandpa! I was always have you in my heart!

susan fitzgerald

July 13, 2009

DeeDee, Ben,and family
I am so sorry to hear about your dad.I have so many great memories of your whole family.Your parent's alway's had a smile on their faces.My thought's and prayer's are with you and you family.
Susan and Patsy Fitzgerald

Tracie Hodges

July 13, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Dee I hope you and your family always look to the great memories left with you.

July 13, 2009

May the Love and compassion of family and friends help to carry you through this time of sadness. God only knows how very much Ben will be missed by all who knew him.

THE I.B.E.W. RETIREE;S CLUB

July 13, 2009

Mike, Ben, DeeDee, Linda,Ellen and family.
Good memories are a wonderful thing and I know you have many. I loved Ben and Millie and have many memories myself. We had fun times and lots of laughter in the past.They were a great couple and a great Mom and Dad. I pray the Lord will comfort your hearts during this time.

Love,
Pat Brightwell

The Schmehl's

July 13, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful and happy memories of joyful times together as you all celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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