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Jimmy Wade Higgs

Funeral services for Jimmy Wade Higgs, age 69 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Friday at 11 AM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Wayne McGee officiating. Burial will follow in Wrights Cemetery. Mr. Higgs passed away Tuesday night in Huntsville Hospital.

He was a native of Giles County, TN and the son of the late James M. and Sybil Holley Higgs. Mr. Higgs was an independent truck driver, construction superintendent and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife Norma Thornton Higgs of Fayetteville, daughter Melissa Dorminey and husband Devin of Oxford, NC, son Allan Wade Higgs and wife Teresa of Fayetteville, sister JoAnn Thomas and husband Bobby Joe of Fayetteville, grandchildren, Mikhala Dorminey, Robert Wade Dorminey, AJ Beddingfield, Ryan Kinsey, Piper Higgs and Lilly Higgs.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening 5-8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Lung Association Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.

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11 Comments To "Jimmy Wade Higgs"

#1 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On December 18, 2013 @ 7:31 pm

To the Family,

So sorry to learn of Jimmy’s passing. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and many friends, but know you must have a wealth of wonderful memories to help comfort you. Seems like our community is going down fast. You are in my thoughts and prayers

#2 Comment By Judy McLeod On December 18, 2013 @ 10:18 pm

Mrs. Norma,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I think of you often.

Judy McLeod

#3 Comment By Linda Holland On December 18, 2013 @ 10:56 pm

Norma, JoAnn and families,

Know that you are being thought of at such a difficult time.You have both been such wonderful caregivers to members of your families at various times.

#4 Comment By Anita Owens noel On December 19, 2013 @ 12:53 am

Norma, Ken an I are so sorry for your loss

#5 Comment By Wanda Preston On December 19, 2013 @ 5:44 am

Norma, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will not be able to be there at visitation or Jimmy’s funeral but know that I will be there in spirit.

#6 Comment By kay horton On December 19, 2013 @ 4:40 pm

We are so sorry Mrs Norma may God help your family threw this sad time Jimmy was a sweet man and will be missed by so many GOD BLESS LOMAN AND KAY HORTON

#7 Comment By Sue Cary On December 20, 2013 @ 2:54 am

Dear Norma and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. May God embrace you with love and comfort.

Sincerely,
Sue

#8 Comment By Pam Hobbs Stanley On December 20, 2013 @ 3:39 pm

So sorry about Jimmy. I will be praying for you during the days ahead. I pray that God will give you comfort during this time.

#9 Comment By Amy Osteen On December 20, 2013 @ 4:15 pm

Mrs. Norma, you are really being hit hard with the death of your mother and your husband so close together. I always enjoy seeing you at Wal-Mart. May God be especially close to you and your family at this difficult time. Because He Lives, Amy S. Osteen

#10 Comment By Amy Osteen On December 20, 2013 @ 4:17 pm

Mrs. Norma, you are really being hit hard with the death of your mother and your husband so close together. May God be with you at this difficult time. I always enjoy seeing you at Wal-Mart. Because He Lives, Amy S. Osteen

#11 Comment By Jo Ann Wood On December 21, 2013 @ 2:20 pm

Dear Norma & family, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy Wade. I will be praying for you and I lnow you will find strength from the Lord. Love you, Jo Ann & Tom