Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, Georgia. Military graveside services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, August 9, 2021 at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, according to Striffler-Hamby, Columbus, Georgia.
Mr. Higson was born March 31, 1941, son of the late Willie F. and Belle Baines Higson. He retired in 1980 after 21 years of service in the United States Marine Corps and the U. S. Arm. He fought in the Viet Nam War. Mr. Higson retired from the U.S. Postal Service after over 20 years. He was a Baptist and a member of the V.F. W. and American Legion.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry L. Higson, Jr. of Unadilla, GA and Tim W. Higson of Midland, GA; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by other than his parents, his brother, Phillip Higson and friend, Shirley A. Reece.
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