William Higginbotham

HIGGINBOTHAM
William Higginbotham, 92, of Grove City, OH, passed away December 16, 2010 in Hilliard, OH. He was born in Middleport, OH to Frank and Lena (Brannon) Higginbotham. Bill graduated from Point Pleasant High School, Class of 1937. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Magnolia # 20 F & AM in Columbus, OH since 1959. Bill was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during WW II as a Seabee where he participated in the invasion of Okinawa. Bill was a self-employed building contractor for 35 years, building homes in Upper Arlington and Muirfield; the owner of Minuteman Antique Store in Derby, OH; and owner of Westside Cabinet and Supply for approximately 30 years. William was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Caroline Danielson Higginbotham; grandson, Michael Murphy; sisters, Frances Long and Beulah Higginbotham; and brother, Carl Higginbotham. Surviving family includes, niece, Cheryl (Long) Hatfield of Pomeroy, OH; nephews, Howard Long of Columbus, OH and Franklin Leo Long of Hilliard, OH; June Rees, 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, many nieces and nephews; dedicated family member and caregiver, Jackie Unger Murphy; long-time family friends, the Ernest Stover family and good neighbors and friends. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on December 27, 2010 with a memorial service conducted by Pastor Larry Baker at 10:00 a.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be shared with family at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.