Paul Edward Higgs Sr. was born on February 25, 1942 and was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his beautiful wife Charletta on January 3, 2022. Paul was born in Stigler, Oklahoma. His dad was a farmer and his mom did household chores, along with being a talented quilter. Paul and his siblings worked hard even at a young age helping on the farm. In 1959 Paul married his sweetheart Charletta, and they shared 62 memorable years of marriage. Paul joined the army in 1963, where on top of his military training he also picked up barbering skills. Upon his return home from the army they continued their family. Paul worked hard to provide a beautiful life for Charletta and their three kids Becky, Patty, and Eddie. Paul had many careers and learned many skills through his lifetime. He had great memories of working in the asbestos mine with family and friends. Shortly after he started his welding career and he continued that for 36 years in the oilfields of Coalinga, Ca. A new business venture brought him and his family to Bakersfield where he spent the rest of his life. Paul & Charletta purchased a home in the country where they created endless memories and decided to retire. Paul was such a hard worker he soon came out of retirement when he was asked to be a pipeline inspector for shell pipeline. He spent 15 great years traveling for work with the love of his life right by his side. One of his favorite things to do was spend time on his ranch with his grandkids and great grandkids. He was the world's best dad and papa, with endless amounts of love and laughter. His wonderful sense of humor leaves so many great memories for his 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife Charletta and their first child, Pauletta Mae.
He is survived by his children: Becky, Patty and Paul Jr. (Shauna); his grandchildren: Paul (Cassie), Ashton (Brent), Miranda (Cyle), Paul III, Andrew (Kassie), Allie (Begutay), Hannah (Justin) and Erikah; and his great-grandchildren: Aleea, Faith, Carleey, Austin, Landon, Paul IV, Emma, Zoey, Jack, Sawyer, Hope, Abby, Jaylee, Kaylee, Declan, and Hensley. And his loyal dog Jack.
