Arby Richard Higgins

arby higgins

January 6, 1937 ~ May 20, 2020

Born in: Yancey Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Arby Richard Higgins, 83, of Asheville, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Yancey Co., Mr. Higgins was a son of the late Ector and Cleo Parrott Higgins. He was also preceded in death by his son, Russell Higgins.

Mr. Higgins was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was the owner of Arby’s Shoe Store in Asheville.

Surviving are his wife, Sue Edwards Higgins; daughters, Lynne Frady (Jim) and Ronda Ann Dennis (Joe); 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, June Ledford; and brothers, Zack Higgins (Janet) and Donald Higgins (Brenda).

The family held a private burial at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ferguson Family YMCA (Live Strong), 31 West Ridge Market Place, Candler, NC 28715.

Services

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. So sorry about the loss of such a wonderfull
    Person so glad I had the chance to know him and his family. He will be missed and always rememberedl

  2. So blessed to know such a good man and his family.He will be missed and always
    remembered that esp in our exercise class.So sorry for such a great loss but God has him now.love u guys

  3. Such a blessing to know such a wonderful man and his family. He will always be remembered and loved but not forgotten. So sorry for the loss and may God comfort you all through this valley.luv all

  4. Carla and I are so sorry for your loss Rhonda Joe and family. Especially in these trying times. We love you.

  5. SUE AND GIRLS SO SORRY ABOUT ARBY PASSING JUST LEARNED ABOUT IT. JUST KEEP THE LORD FIRST AND HE WILL CARRY YOU THRU. GOD BLESS YOU ALL JUANITA BLANKENSHIP

  6. How I have thought of you all over the past several years!! I always enjoyed listening to Arby tell stories about my grandfather. I sure wish I would’ve written them down. My thoughts are with the family! Much love, Missy Shirey

  7. So very sorry to learn of Arby’s death. I’ve known him since he was a barber next door to Nancy’s where I was a hairdresser. Such a nice man. Prayers for the family.


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