Melvin "Mike" Eugene Higgins, Sr. age 94 of Moneta, Va., previously of Harrisonburg, Va. passed away Saturday, April 17th, 2021.
He was born December 31st, 1926 in Harrisonburg, Va., the son of Harry Oliver and Maude Virginia (Edmondson) Higgins.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 72 years, Evalene Geane Higgins.
Melvin is survived by his son, Melvin "Mickie" Higgins, Jr. (Stephanie); grandchildren, Michael Higgins, Leslie Higgins, Jared Higgins (Erica), David Higgins (Julie Campbell) and William Wofter (Corinne Callison); four great-grandchildren; and his niece, Susan Claypool (Joe).
Melvin was a veteran of World War II, serving in Germany for the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Corporal.
A graveside ceremony for family and friends will be held at 1 pm on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at Weavers Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Source Citation: Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center
He was born December 31st, 1926 in Harrisonburg, Va., the son of Harry Oliver and Maude Virginia (Edmondson) Higgins.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 72 years, Evalene Geane Higgins.
Melvin is survived by his son, Melvin "Mickie" Higgins, Jr. (Stephanie); grandchildren, Michael Higgins, Leslie Higgins, Jared Higgins (Erica), David Higgins (Julie Campbell) and William Wofter (Corinne Callison); four great-grandchildren; and his niece, Susan Claypool (Joe).
Melvin was a veteran of World War II, serving in Germany for the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Corporal.
A graveside ceremony for family and friends will be held at 1 pm on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at Weavers Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Source Citation: Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center
Melvin "Mike" Eugene Higgins, Sr. age 94 of Moneta, Va., previously of Harrisonburg, Va. passed away Saturday, April 17th, 2021.
He was born December 31st, 1926 in Harrisonburg, Va., the son of Harry Oliver and Maude Virginia (Edmondson) Higgins.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 72 years, Evalene Geane Higgins.
Melvin is survived by his son, Melvin "Mickie" Higgins, Jr. (Stephanie); grandchildren, Michael Higgins, Leslie Higgins, Jared Higgins (Erica), David Higgins (Julie Campbell) and William Wofter (Corinne Callison); four great-grandchildren; and his niece, Susan Claypool (Joe).
Melvin was a veteran of World War II, serving in Germany for the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Corporal.
A graveside ceremony for family and friends will be held at 1 pm on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at Weavers Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Source Citation: Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center
He was born December 31st, 1926 in Harrisonburg, Va., the son of Harry Oliver and Maude Virginia (Edmondson) Higgins.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 72 years, Evalene Geane Higgins.
Melvin is survived by his son, Melvin "Mickie" Higgins, Jr. (Stephanie); grandchildren, Michael Higgins, Leslie Higgins, Jared Higgins (Erica), David Higgins (Julie Campbell) and William Wofter (Corinne Callison); four great-grandchildren; and his niece, Susan Claypool (Joe).
Melvin was a veteran of World War II, serving in Germany for the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Corporal.
A graveside ceremony for family and friends will be held at 1 pm on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at Weavers Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Source Citation: Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center
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