Richard Otis Higingbotham, 66, passed away on June 1, 2018. He was born in Atlanta, GA and resided in Orange Park, FL. Richard served five years in the USMC during the Vietnam War. After serving in a variety of assignments as an Aircrewman in the US Navy throughout his 30 year career, he retired with his final assignment as Command Master Chief (CMC) of NAS Cecil Field. Post-retirement, he continued to contribute to the military by creating and executing training programs for active service members. As a father, he strived to pass on his extensive skills to prepare his children for all aspects of the real world.
Richard was predeceased by his son, Michael Dennis Higingbotham. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Patricia Higingbotham; son, Jeremiah (Michelle) Higingbotham; daughter, Kathryn (Brian) Jackson; daughter-in-law, Bree Higingbotham; mother, Joan; brother, Kevin; sister, Hope; 6 grandchildren: Kyla Higingbotham, Collin Higingbotham, Natalie Higingbotham, Benjamin Higingbotham, Lea Jackson and Grace Higingbotham; and a great-grand-daughter, Lydia. Military services will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, June 15, 2018 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL. Please make memorial donations to Haven Hospice Custead Care Center, 745 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32065 in Richard's name. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.
Please Note: Richard's wishes were for a military service and therefore the service is set on a schedule. All guests must be at the Jacksonville National cemetery at 2 PM, lined up in lane 2. You will then wait for the designated time and be escorted to the pavilion. Military honors will be performed and then a brief service. After the service it is requested that you return to your vehicles.
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