Ferlin J. Higginbotham

Ferlin Joseph Higginbotham, 65, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, following a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Mr. Higginbotham worked for more than twenty years as a janitor at M. J. Kaufman Elementary School.  “Mr. Ferlin,” as he was known there, loved his job because he loved the children at the school, and they loved him in return.    Mr. Higginbotham was a kind man and faithfully cared for his aging parents until their death.  He enjoyed watching wrestling on television and listening to country music.  He was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by two brothers, Bernard and Ronald Higginbotham, both of Lake Charles.  He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Amelca Joseph and Beatrice Young Higginbotham.

Cremation was entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson.  Private graveside services will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.