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Robert Higham Obituary



HIGHAM ROBERT H. HIGHAM, SR. On Monday, August 18, 2008 of Alexandria, VA. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Mae and Grace Higham; father of Robert H. Higham, Jr. and his wife, Haddie; twin brother of William H. Higham and the late Emma King and Richard Higham; grandfather of Wesley Higham and Donald Higham and his wife, Sreymom. Relatives and friends may call at JEFFERSON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria, VA. (just south of the intersection of S. Van Dorn and Franconia Rd.) on Wednesday, August 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park. in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Alexandria Elk Lodge 758, P.O. box 6100, Alexandria, VA 22306, c/o ENF Charity.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 19, 2008.

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Stacy Tyson

August 19, 2008

Pop Pop was who i knew him as and was the nicest man ever. He was so kind and always had something funny to say, he would always make me smile and laugh.
He loved his family and his family loved him; he will be missed.

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