Lonnie Houston Higginbotham Sr., 89, passed away April 3, 2019. He was born May 17, 1929 to the late Henry and Lucinda Higginbotham in Charleston, West Virginia.
Lonnie loved many things and had several hobbies which included; fishing, hunting, listening to gospel music, and gardening. He was known as a Godly gentleman. Lonnie was a loving husband that cared for his wife until he was unable to do so. He would do anything for anyone that needed help. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years; Berta Higginbotham, two sons; Doug Higginbotham (Teresa), Tim Higginbotham, five daughters; Sandy Wyrick, Lesa Corter, Kathy Graham, Debbie Higginbotham, Debbie Wright, one brother; Burlie Higginbotham (Gracie), one sister; Violet Easter, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sons; Lonnie Higginbotham Jr. and Garry Wheetley, one brother; Ed Higginbotham.