Nathan Eugene Higgins, 93, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 24, 1928 to the union of Stanley and Mamie Higgins.
Dr. Nathan Higgins was a good and faithful member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research for over 50 years. He LOVED the Gospel of Yahshua the Messiah.
He enjoyed exercising twice a day (every day) at the YMCA and Navistar Fitness and did so for over 20 years. Nathan was an avid and excellent checkerboard player. He often played checkers with his longtime friend, James Smith, and nephew, Herman Cobb, Jr. Nathan always helped his nephew, Alvin Cobb, niece, Debbie Marshall, and close friends, Janice Buffington and Ona Heath.
Nathan served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy. He retired from Navistar (formerly known as International Harvester) after over 30 years of service. Nathan was married to his devoted wife, Sarah Louise (Borden) Higgins for over 55 years.
Nathan leaves to cherish his memory: his two loving daughters, Barbara Ann Sims of Springfield, Ohio and Denise Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Alvin Higgins; seven grandchildren: Tracy (James) Shelton of San Antonio, Texas; Stephanie Kay (James) Prater, and Candace (Raoul) Pitts of Dayton, Ohio; Shayla Simms of Springfield, Ohio; Jedidiah (Tanya) Piersoll of Columbus, Ohio; Johnathan Piersoll, and R. Dwight Thomas of Springfield, Ohio; 11 great-grandchildren: Robert Soles, Tyler Fullen, Kayla Brandon, Andre Brandon, Camari and Rontay Pitts, Breonna and Malakai Piersoll, and Tamya and Malachi Piersoll, and Trayson Simms; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to express special appreciation to Oakwood Village Assisted Living and their staff for taking care of their father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sarah Louise (Borden) Higgins; sisters, Ruth Cobb and Phyllis Higgins; brother, Lorenzo Higgins; and son-in-law, Larry Simms.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at People's Baptist Church, 2327 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505. Interment: Ferncliff Cemetery (Soldier's Mound) with Military Honors to follow by members of the U.S. Navy.
Dr. Nathan Higgins was a good and faithful member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research for over 50 years. He LOVED the Gospel of Yahshua the Messiah.
He enjoyed exercising twice a day (every day) at the YMCA and Navistar Fitness and did so for over 20 years. Nathan was an avid and excellent checkerboard player. He often played checkers with his longtime friend, James Smith, and nephew, Herman Cobb, Jr. Nathan always helped his nephew, Alvin Cobb, niece, Debbie Marshall, and close friends, Janice Buffington and Ona Heath.
Nathan served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy. He retired from Navistar (formerly known as International Harvester) after over 30 years of service. Nathan was married to his devoted wife, Sarah Louise (Borden) Higgins for over 55 years.
Nathan leaves to cherish his memory: his two loving daughters, Barbara Ann Sims of Springfield, Ohio and Denise Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Alvin Higgins; seven grandchildren: Tracy (James) Shelton of San Antonio, Texas; Stephanie Kay (James) Prater, and Candace (Raoul) Pitts of Dayton, Ohio; Shayla Simms of Springfield, Ohio; Jedidiah (Tanya) Piersoll of Columbus, Ohio; Johnathan Piersoll, and R. Dwight Thomas of Springfield, Ohio; 11 great-grandchildren: Robert Soles, Tyler Fullen, Kayla Brandon, Andre Brandon, Camari and Rontay Pitts, Breonna and Malakai Piersoll, and Tamya and Malachi Piersoll, and Trayson Simms; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to express special appreciation to Oakwood Village Assisted Living and their staff for taking care of their father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sarah Louise (Borden) Higgins; sisters, Ruth Cobb and Phyllis Higgins; brother, Lorenzo Higgins; and son-in-law, Larry Simms.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at People's Baptist Church, 2327 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505. Interment: Ferncliff Cemetery (Soldier's Mound) with Military Honors to follow by members of the U.S. Navy.
Nathan Eugene Higgins, 93, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 24, 1928 to the union of Stanley and Mamie Higgins.
Dr. Nathan Higgins was a good and faithful member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research for over 50 years. He LOVED the Gospel of Yahshua the Messiah.
He enjoyed exercising twice a day (every day) at the YMCA and Navistar Fitness and did so for over 20 years. Nathan was an avid and excellent checkerboard player. He often played checkers with his longtime friend, James Smith, and nephew, Herman Cobb, Jr. Nathan always helped his nephew, Alvin Cobb, niece, Debbie Marshall, and close friends, Janice Buffington and Ona Heath.
Nathan served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy. He retired from Navistar (formerly known as International Harvester) after over 30 years of service. Nathan was married to his devoted wife, Sarah Louise (Borden) Higgins for over 55 years.
Nathan leaves to cherish his memory: his two loving daughters, Barbara Ann Sims of Springfield, Ohio and Denise Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Alvin Higgins; seven grandchildren: Tracy (James) Shelton of San Antonio, Texas; Stephanie Kay (James) Prater, and Candace (Raoul) Pitts of Dayton, Ohio; Shayla Simms of Springfield, Ohio; Jedidiah (Tanya) Piersoll of Columbus, Ohio; Johnathan Piersoll, and R. Dwight Thomas of Springfield, Ohio; 11 great-grandchildren: Robert Soles, Tyler Fullen, Kayla Brandon, Andre Brandon, Camari and Rontay Pitts, Breonna and Malakai Piersoll, and Tamya and Malachi Piersoll, and Trayson Simms; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to express special appreciation to Oakwood Village Assisted Living and their staff for taking care of their father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sarah Louise (Borden) Higgins; sisters, Ruth Cobb and Phyllis Higgins; brother, Lorenzo Higgins; and son-in-law, Larry Simms.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at People's Baptist Church, 2327 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505. Interment: Ferncliff Cemetery (Soldier's Mound) with Military Honors to follow by members of the U.S. Navy.
Dr. Nathan Higgins was a good and faithful member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research for over 50 years. He LOVED the Gospel of Yahshua the Messiah.
He enjoyed exercising twice a day (every day) at the YMCA and Navistar Fitness and did so for over 20 years. Nathan was an avid and excellent checkerboard player. He often played checkers with his longtime friend, James Smith, and nephew, Herman Cobb, Jr. Nathan always helped his nephew, Alvin Cobb, niece, Debbie Marshall, and close friends, Janice Buffington and Ona Heath.
Nathan served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy. He retired from Navistar (formerly known as International Harvester) after over 30 years of service. Nathan was married to his devoted wife, Sarah Louise (Borden) Higgins for over 55 years.
Nathan leaves to cherish his memory: his two loving daughters, Barbara Ann Sims of Springfield, Ohio and Denise Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Alvin Higgins; seven grandchildren: Tracy (James) Shelton of San Antonio, Texas; Stephanie Kay (James) Prater, and Candace (Raoul) Pitts of Dayton, Ohio; Shayla Simms of Springfield, Ohio; Jedidiah (Tanya) Piersoll of Columbus, Ohio; Johnathan Piersoll, and R. Dwight Thomas of Springfield, Ohio; 11 great-grandchildren: Robert Soles, Tyler Fullen, Kayla Brandon, Andre Brandon, Camari and Rontay Pitts, Breonna and Malakai Piersoll, and Tamya and Malachi Piersoll, and Trayson Simms; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to express special appreciation to Oakwood Village Assisted Living and their staff for taking care of their father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sarah Louise (Borden) Higgins; sisters, Ruth Cobb and Phyllis Higgins; brother, Lorenzo Higgins; and son-in-law, Larry Simms.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at People's Baptist Church, 2327 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505. Interment: Ferncliff Cemetery (Soldier's Mound) with Military Honors to follow by members of the U.S. Navy.
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