Billy Ray Higgins, Sr.
April 27, 1933 ~ June 28, 2014
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Mills River- Billy Ray Higgins, Sr. passed away June 28, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Skyland, and was the son of the late Bernard Avery and Estes West Higgins.
He was a chemist at P.H. Glatfelter. After retiring, he worked 13 years at Lowe's of Hendersonville.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Martha Jean Davis Higgins; daughters, Patricia Allen (Steve), Marcia Ball (Gary), Cynthia Takac (Jim), and Vanessa Sitton (Clay); son, Billy R. Higgins, Jr. (Lynn); 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Burnard and Ronald; and sister, Catherine McLaughlin; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm. Monday, June 30 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, with interment to follow at Pisgah Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
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To the Family of Bill Higgins…
I was deeply saddened upon receiving word of Uncle Bill’s passing, and pray that God will provide adequate comfort to the family in this period of adjustment and mourning. He was a man of incredible character; a kindred spirit who touched all who knew him in a very unique and uplifting manner; and a truly great man and remarkable individual. His compassion and decency were but a couple of the endearing elements and intangible traits that made him a very special person. Beyond the sadness and loss that is now felt, we must also
hold a sense of intense privilege and gratitude for having been allowed to
share a part of his life, remembering that death only ends a life here on earth; it does not end a relationship. I vividly recall and will forever remember the tremendous love and enormous pride that he carried for all of his family. I know how much you will miss him, but I also know you are grateful for the many blessings of the beautiful years you shared together My prayers, sympathy, and warm thoughts are with each of you during this difficult time of adjustment, and may the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Marcia and Gary, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Higgins. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and especially in our prayers in the days ahead. We love you both. Robert and Ila Teague.
Trish, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I hope you find comfort and blessings in your good memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jennifer Joyce
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Bill.Our condolences to Aunt Martha Jean..Billy,Patricia,Marsh,Cindy and Vanessa and their families.Uncle Bill will never be forgotten.He always brought laughter and joy to our hearts.He was a very loving person and will be missed by us all.Your all in our thoughts and prayers.We love you and pray that during this time you will find comfort in knowing hes in a better place with no more suffering.May you Rest In Peace Uncle Bill.
Cindy & Marsha,
I am so sorry about your father! My prayers are with you in the days, weeks and months ahead! Love to you all!
Ned and Zee Eacker,
Billy, we were so sorry to read of your Father’s passing and send condolences to you and all your family.