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Official Obituary of

George D Higgins

December 7, 1944 ~ April 28, 2025 (age 80) 80 Years Old

George Higgins Obituary

 George was born December 7, 1944 to the late George Delma and Mary E. Higgins in Camp Hill, Alabama. George was proceeded in death by four of his siblings. Earnest Barney Higgins, Thomas Sylvester Higgins, Mary Frances Anderson, Dorothy Jean Lurns, and his grandson Craig Cortner III. George married Hazel Robinson on December 29, 1965. Of this union was born Beverly Denise Smith, Alicia Meshell Higgins, April Lynette Higgins-Sanders. George enjoyed golfing early in life. He enjoyed social gatherings with friends and family. He loved watching TV, politics, and being in debates. George started working at Ford Motor Co in 1971 and retired in 1996.

 

He leaves to cherish his memory his brother Willie (Zerita) Horace Higgins, Hazel Higgins, daughters Beverly (Melvin) Smith, Alicia Higgins, April Higgins-Sanders. Grandsons Cory D Higgins, Christopher Persons, Antwan Person. Granddaughters Derricka (Logan) Farrell, Amber Smith, Cortney Dearing. Great grandkids Kilen Jackson Higgins , Craig Cortner IV, Reia Cortner, Cree Cortner. A host of nieces , nephews, and other relatives and friends. Acknowledgements - The Higgins family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation and thanks to our many friends and relatives for all of your love, kindness, support, thoughts, prayers, and many other expressions of concern during this difficult time. We love you all and may Jehovah bless you. Sincerely, The Higgins Family

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 Service Program


Services

Public Viewing
Friday
May 9, 2025

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

Wake
Saturday
May 10, 2025

9:30 AM
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5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

Celebration of Life
Saturday
May 10, 2025

10:00 AM
Gaines Funeral Home
5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

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