David Higgins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Services for David will be scheduled at a later time in Michigan David Lee Higgins, Jr. was born in Seitz, Kentucky on Friday, September 23, 1932, to David Lee Higgins, Sr. and Mollie (Allen) Higgins. He passed from this life in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 89. Dave, or “Jr”, as he was called by his family was the fifth of seven children born to the Higgins. His father worked in a factory and his mother was a full-time homemaker raising their seven children. They grew up in the country. Jr. was active in sports during his school years, especially football. He also learned to hunt, fish, and camp out as he was growing up. He joined the U.S. Army and served stateside during the Korean War from 1952-1954, earning an honorable discharge. Some mutual friends introduced him to Roberta Sorrell before his time in the Army. After he returned, they married on April 5, 1956, in Sturgis, Michigan. The couple were never able to have children of their own but were very close to their nieces and nephews all through the years. He worked in a forklift factory on the line for Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek, Michigan. He also farmed and raised cattle, whom he was very fond of. When he retired, he and “Bert” enjoyed seeing the country in their 5th wheel RV. They recently moved to the Broken Arrow area to be near family here. He and “Bert” were happily married for 66 years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Roberta, of Broken Arrow Brother, Edsel Higgins, of Fulton, Michigan Niece, Carol Miller (Deldon) of Carol Stream, Illinois Niece, Rita Jackson (Mark) of Broken Arrow Nephew, Guy Proctor (Valerie) of Chico, Texas Nephew, James Higgins (Tammy) of Delton, Michigan Nephew, Mike Higgins of Battle Creek, Michigan Great Niece, Michelle Higgins of Battle Creek, Michigan Those who preceded him in death were his parents: David and Mollie Higgins, Brothers: Dorsey, Luther, JD, and BG and sister, Alma Ruth

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David Higgins

September 23, 1932 - May 23, 2022