William Alexander Higgs, Jr.
September 01, 1935 - October 21, 2021
Obituary For William Alexander Higgs, Jr.
William Alexander Higgs, Jr. 86, of Jacksonville, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 21, 2021. William was born on September 1, 1935 in Franklin, PA to the late William Alexander Higgs, Sr. and Rose Fucci Higgs. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of over 40 years, Martha Cheney Higgs; sons, William Michael Higgs of Sierra Vista, AZ, Chaz Higgs of Reno, NV and William David Higgs of Brunswick, GA; siblings Harry Michael Singleton of Washington, DC, Margaret Buckner of Erie, PA, Philomena Jenkins of West Orange, NJ, Carmella McLaurin of Guys Mills, PA and 4 grandchildren.
William dedicated his life to serving his country. He retired after 30 years in the United States Marine Corp and then spent another 10 years in the Jacksonville Police Department. He loved his cars, especially the Vette and loved to RV. William and Martha had nicknames for each other. He called her “Bear” and she just called him “Higgs”. Their love for each other was unimaginable and life will never be the same without him here. Although we are ever so sad that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend has passed, we know that he is rejoicing in heaven. He will be dearly missed, but in our hearts forever.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 27, 2021 at Seaside Memorial Park, 1161 State Road 1511, Swansboro, NC 28584.
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Arrangements are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel.
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