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Allen Cecil Higginbotham
Allen "Cecil" Higginbotham, "Nailhead" (his C. B. Handle), 72, of Rustburg, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 13, 2011 after a long battle with COPD. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty years, Pat Higginbotham of the residence.
Born March 31, 1938, in Campbell County, a son of the late Alfred and MaryHigginbotham.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Janet Howard and her fiance, Junior New of Blacksburg, Brenda Bobbitt and her fiance, Ben Lockner of Rustburg, Rebecca Higginbotham of Virginia Beach; two sons: Les Ragland and his wife, Maria of Lacey, WA and Tony Carderelli and his wife, Amy of Lynchburg; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother: Robert Higginbotham and his wife, Eunice of Rustburg; three sisters: Rosalee Cyrus and her husband, Clayton of Appomattox, Belle Campbell of Aopoka, FL., and Mary Margaret Shuginis and her husband, Charlie of PA, numerous nieces, nephews and a special friend, Terry Mullen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Butch, Oscar and Harry Higginbotham.
He served his country in the Marines; retired truck driver from WEL, Inc., attended Rustburg Baptist Church. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Saviour in the spring of 2010.
Cecil was fun loving, a pleasant person and he never met a stranger.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Rustburg Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Cole officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Appomattox Health and Rehab Center, Residents Council, 235 Evergreen Avenue, Appomattox, VA 24522-8721.
The family would like to thank everyone at the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center for the loving care and kindness during these last months and also, Hospice of the Hills.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Born March 31, 1938, in Campbell County, a son of the late Alfred and MaryHigginbotham.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Janet Howard and her fiance, Junior New of Blacksburg, Brenda Bobbitt and her fiance, Ben Lockner of Rustburg, Rebecca Higginbotham of Virginia Beach; two sons: Les Ragland and his wife, Maria of Lacey, WA and Tony Carderelli and his wife, Amy of Lynchburg; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother: Robert Higginbotham and his wife, Eunice of Rustburg; three sisters: Rosalee Cyrus and her husband, Clayton of Appomattox, Belle Campbell of Aopoka, FL., and Mary Margaret Shuginis and her husband, Charlie of PA, numerous nieces, nephews and a special friend, Terry Mullen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Butch, Oscar and Harry Higginbotham.
He served his country in the Marines; retired truck driver from WEL, Inc., attended Rustburg Baptist Church. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Saviour in the spring of 2010.
Cecil was fun loving, a pleasant person and he never met a stranger.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Rustburg Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Cole officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Appomattox Health and Rehab Center, Residents Council, 235 Evergreen Avenue, Appomattox, VA 24522-8721.
The family would like to thank everyone at the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center for the loving care and kindness during these last months and also, Hospice of the Hills.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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