1959
Michael
2023
Michael Ward Higginbotham
January 5, 1959 — June 10, 2023
Michael Ward Higginbotham, born in Lake Charles on January 5, 1959, son of Simon Ward and Yola Mae (Fissette) Higginbotham, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 64.
Michael was of the Catholic faith. He worked in the transportation industry and served in the U. S. Army. A member of the Gypsy M.C., he enjoyed fishing, sprint car racing, remote airplanes and horses. He coached Little League Baseball for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Melanie Ann Higginbotham, and grandchildren, Brooklyn and Devin.
Survivors are his wife, Rebecca Higginbotham; daughter, Nicole Renee Harrell (Tim); stepson, Nicholas Anthony Smith (Crissy); grandchildren, Madison, Jacob, Julie, and Bryce; great-grandchildren, Violet, and Rosaleigh.
A gathering of friends and family will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Cremation will follow the gathering under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with expenses.
Michael was of the Catholic faith. He worked in the transportation industry and served in the U. S. Army. A member of the Gypsy M.C., he enjoyed fishing, sprint car racing, remote airplanes and horses. He coached Little League Baseball for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Melanie Ann Higginbotham, and grandchildren, Brooklyn and Devin.
Survivors are his wife, Rebecca Higginbotham; daughter, Nicole Renee Harrell (Tim); stepson, Nicholas Anthony Smith (Crissy); grandchildren, Madison, Jacob, Julie, and Bryce; great-grandchildren, Violet, and Rosaleigh.
A gathering of friends and family will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Cremation will follow the gathering under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with expenses.
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