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David Higgins Obituary
David A. Higgins, 71, of rural Sycamore, died at 9:33 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at home. He was born Jan. 1, 1951, in Upper Sandusky, to Lacy and Meda (Montgomery) Higgins. He married Ann "Shelley" (Wright) Higgins on March 1, 1980, and she survives.
Surviving are the following children, Michael (Jill) Higgins of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Matt Higgins of Marion, Edna "Eddy" (Kayla) Higgins of Albion, Michigan, and Lacy Higgins of Upper Sandusky; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Joe Higgins of Crawford, Gary (Mari) Higgins of Arlington, Texas, and Roger (Phyllis) Higgins of Findlay; and sister, Barb Funchion of Carey. He was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Hale; and two brothers, Douglas and Gene Higgins.
David was a retired trackman for CSX Railroad having worked for them for 30 years. He was a 1969 graduate of Carey High School.
For hobbies, he loved to go fishing, do woodworking, raise rabbits, and play his guitar.
At David's request, he wanted to be cremated and have a celebration of his life at a later date. Contributions can be made to Ronald McDonald House in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, Ohio, 44882. Online expressions of sympathy can be made at waltonmoorefuneralhome.com.
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Nathan Parker
November 1, 2024
Wow can't believe I missed this..I'm so sorry for your loss..
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Mark and Billi Thompson
August 25, 2022
VERY SORRY ALL...he WILL be missed...HUGS and PRAYERS
Rebecca Goeller
August 25, 2022
So sorry to hear of Dave´s passing, sending lots of prayers for your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing he is not in any pain, cherish all those precious memories you all have with him.
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