Charles D. Higgins

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Charles D. Higgins, 74, of Cloverdale, passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at his residence beside his family.

He was born Aug. 2, 1939 in Putnam County. He was the son of Charles D. Higgins and Goldia M. (Morrison) Higgins.

Charles married Barbara Sue Higgins on Aug. 29, 1959, and she survives.

He delivered coal, and also worked for Bryant-Poff Grain Handling, Coatesville.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, DeElla Keith and husband Tony, Greencastle, Charles Higgins and wife Stacey, Cloverdale, Terry Tuttle and husband Bob, Greencastle, Tina Spencer and husband Fred, Bainbridge, Robert Higgins, Cloverdale, and Heather Ayers and companion Brian Fauber, Greencastle; and sisters Sandy, Connie and Anna Marie.

Mr. Higgins had 13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Sherry Buchanan Reed, Louise Rogers and Peg Parrish and brothers Robert Higgins, Roy Higgins, Henry Higgins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21 at Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Charlie and Stacey Higgins for funeral arrangements for Mr. Higgins.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: cds@whitakerfuneralhome.net.