William Howard Higgins Jr.
November 17, 1936 - February 14, 2020
William Howard Higgins Jr. William passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born in Winchester, KY but was happy to plant his roots in Robert, LA. During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He would also been seen at every game at SELU and was proud LSU fan. William was a one of a kind man who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his daughter Christina Higgins Bankston (Charles); sons, Michael Higgins (Heidi), Howard Higgins (Marti), and William O Higgins; sisters, Connie Vance Benton and Angela Schaefer; brother, Alvin Vance; grandchildren, Sam Bankston (Carman), Marshall Bankston (Allie), Billy Bankston (Felicia), Skyler and Daisy Higgins, Sage and Chase Higgins, and Ina Higgins; great-grandchildren Madelyn, Emma, Natalie Bankston, John Michael and Andrew Hutchinson; Axel Pelham. William is preceded in death by his loving wife Etta Ruth Higgins; fathers William H Higgins Sr. and Joseph Vance; mother Dorsie Vance; sister Phyllis Higgins; and brother, Ronnie Vance. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson, Hammond, on Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. The interment will follow in the Stafford Cemetery.
William Howard Higgins Jr. William passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born in Winchester, KY but was happy to plant his roots in Robert, LA. During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and... View Obituary & Service Information