Robert Paul Higdon

Robert Paul Higdon of Madison, MS passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born July 7, 1929 in Brookhaven MS and grew up in Jackson, MS where he graduated from Central High School. A United States Air Force Veteran, he was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1953. He joined the Mississippi Air National Guard where he retired in 1984.

He is survived by his daughter Sondra Hardin (Steve) of Madison; son Michael Higdon of Land of Lakes, FL; Gordon Baker of Plano, TX; and Phil Baker of Orlando, FL; nine grandchildren Shannon Watkins (Billy M.), Rob Higdon (Pennie), Steele Hardin (Sarah Beth), Sarah Pigg (Kolton), Marta Baker, Patrick Baker, Laura Adelson, Emma Adelson; eleven great grandchildren one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wifes’ Lena Baker Higdon and, Bettye J. Steele Higdon, daughter Paula J. Higdon; parents Walter A. Higdon and Mattie Lou Dromgoole; brothers Willie Lee Higdon (Essie) and Walter D. Higdon (Aileen); sisters; Nellie Walker (Higdon), Charlene Warren, Monteal Walker (Odell), and Lora Mae Forester (Louie).

Bob was an avid golfer who played for most of his life. He hit seventeen holes-in-one in his lifetime. The last hole-in-one was achieved when he was 86 years old. He was a remarkable person who enjoyed life to the fullest. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank the administration and staff of Ridgeland Place for their compassion and awesome care of Bob for the last few years.

Visitation is scheduled at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland, MS on January 26, 2025, from 12:00 am to 1:30 pm followed by a 1:30 pm funeral service. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bob’s honor can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Mississippi.