James Higginbotham IV (Jim) of Russellville, MO passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in Cleveland OH. He was born January 18, 1959 in Kansas City, KS, the son of James Higginbotham II, whom has preceded him in death and Donna (Booher) Zaring of Russellville MO.
Jim attended Lamar High School in Lamar MO. He joined the army in 1977 and was discharged in 1980. He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard for several years.
Jim was united in marriage February 1, 1991 in Jefferson City, MO to Ronda Whittle, who survives of the home.
He was employee as a correction officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections until his retirement.
Jim was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, NRA, 1MMAGC and TAYBOTHAM hunting camp. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, being outdoors, animal rescue, handyman, firearms instructor and enjoyed family time. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered.
Survivors include: two sons; Sheldon and Shelby Higginbotham of the home. Three daughters; Myla Collins, Fort Scott, KS, Amanda (Josh) Batye, Russellville, MO, and Ashley (Kurt) Birdsong, California, MO. Two brothers; Steve Crabtree, Warsaw, MO and Danny Higginbotham, Russellville, MO. Seven sisters; Pam (Alvin) Winkler, Clinton, MO, Tish (Rick) Findley, Shirley (Tom) White, St. Peters, MO, Peggy (Larry) Crabtree-Berry, Warsaw, MO, Vikki Chadd, Nevada, MO, Janice (Brian) Kitrel, St. Louis, MO, and Shanna (Ron) Crabtree-Arney, Russellville, MO. Nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, friend, Jeff Taylor, brother from another mother.
In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by his step-father, Pat Crabtree, one brother, Eddie Crabtree, and one grand-daughter, Bella Batye.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 22, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Russellville, MO. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Brother Alan Earls officiating. Burial will be in the Enloe Cementary, Russellville MO.
Memorials are suggested to Fallen Outdoors of Missouri, 2177 Milton Street, Republic, MO 65738. Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home, Russellville, MO.
Jim attended Lamar High School in Lamar MO. He joined the army in 1977 and was discharged in 1980. He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard for several years.
Jim was united in marriage February 1, 1991 in Jefferson City, MO to Ronda Whittle, who survives of the home.
He was employee as a correction officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections until his retirement.
Jim was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, NRA, 1MMAGC and TAYBOTHAM hunting camp. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, being outdoors, animal rescue, handyman, firearms instructor and enjoyed family time. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered.
Survivors include: two sons; Sheldon and Shelby Higginbotham of the home. Three daughters; Myla Collins, Fort Scott, KS, Amanda (Josh) Batye, Russellville, MO, and Ashley (Kurt) Birdsong, California, MO. Two brothers; Steve Crabtree, Warsaw, MO and Danny Higginbotham, Russellville, MO. Seven sisters; Pam (Alvin) Winkler, Clinton, MO, Tish (Rick) Findley, Shirley (Tom) White, St. Peters, MO, Peggy (Larry) Crabtree-Berry, Warsaw, MO, Vikki Chadd, Nevada, MO, Janice (Brian) Kitrel, St. Louis, MO, and Shanna (Ron) Crabtree-Arney, Russellville, MO. Nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, friend, Jeff Taylor, brother from another mother.
In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by his step-father, Pat Crabtree, one brother, Eddie Crabtree, and one grand-daughter, Bella Batye.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 22, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Russellville, MO. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Brother Alan Earls officiating. Burial will be in the Enloe Cementary, Russellville MO.
Memorials are suggested to Fallen Outdoors of Missouri, 2177 Milton Street, Republic, MO 65738. Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home, Russellville, MO.
James Higginbotham IV (Jim) of Russellville, MO passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in Cleveland OH. He was born January 18, 1959 in Kansas City, KS, the son of James Higginbotham II, whom has preceded him in death and Donna (Booher) Zaring of Russellville MO.
Jim attended Lamar High School in Lamar MO. He joined the army in 1977 and was discharged in 1980. He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard for several years.
Jim was united in marriage February 1, 1991 in Jefferson City, MO to Ronda Whittle, who survives of the home.
He was employee as a correction officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections until his retirement.
Jim was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, NRA, 1MMAGC and TAYBOTHAM hunting camp. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, being outdoors, animal rescue, handyman, firearms instructor and enjoyed family time. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered.
Survivors include: two sons; Sheldon and Shelby Higginbotham of the home. Three daughters; Myla Collins, Fort Scott, KS, Amanda (Josh) Batye, Russellville, MO, and Ashley (Kurt) Birdsong, California, MO. Two brothers; Steve Crabtree, Warsaw, MO and Danny Higginbotham, Russellville, MO. Seven sisters; Pam (Alvin) Winkler, Clinton, MO, Tish (Rick) Findley, Shirley (Tom) White, St. Peters, MO, Peggy (Larry) Crabtree-Berry, Warsaw, MO, Vikki Chadd, Nevada, MO, Janice (Brian) Kitrel, St. Louis, MO, and Shanna (Ron) Crabtree-Arney, Russellville, MO. Nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, friend, Jeff Taylor, brother from another mother.
In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by his step-father, Pat Crabtree, one brother, Eddie Crabtree, and one grand-daughter, Bella Batye.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 22, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Russellville, MO. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Brother Alan Earls officiating. Burial will be in the Enloe Cementary, Russellville MO.
Memorials are suggested to Fallen Outdoors of Missouri, 2177 Milton Street, Republic, MO 65738. Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home, Russellville, MO.
Jim attended Lamar High School in Lamar MO. He joined the army in 1977 and was discharged in 1980. He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard for several years.
Jim was united in marriage February 1, 1991 in Jefferson City, MO to Ronda Whittle, who survives of the home.
He was employee as a correction officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections until his retirement.
Jim was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, NRA, 1MMAGC and TAYBOTHAM hunting camp. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, being outdoors, animal rescue, handyman, firearms instructor and enjoyed family time. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered.
Survivors include: two sons; Sheldon and Shelby Higginbotham of the home. Three daughters; Myla Collins, Fort Scott, KS, Amanda (Josh) Batye, Russellville, MO, and Ashley (Kurt) Birdsong, California, MO. Two brothers; Steve Crabtree, Warsaw, MO and Danny Higginbotham, Russellville, MO. Seven sisters; Pam (Alvin) Winkler, Clinton, MO, Tish (Rick) Findley, Shirley (Tom) White, St. Peters, MO, Peggy (Larry) Crabtree-Berry, Warsaw, MO, Vikki Chadd, Nevada, MO, Janice (Brian) Kitrel, St. Louis, MO, and Shanna (Ron) Crabtree-Arney, Russellville, MO. Nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, friend, Jeff Taylor, brother from another mother.
In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by his step-father, Pat Crabtree, one brother, Eddie Crabtree, and one grand-daughter, Bella Batye.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 22, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Russellville, MO. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Brother Alan Earls officiating. Burial will be in the Enloe Cementary, Russellville MO.
Memorials are suggested to Fallen Outdoors of Missouri, 2177 Milton Street, Republic, MO 65738. Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home, Russellville, MO.
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