Kenneth Higginbotham

Kenneth Evans Higginbotham passed away Thursday May 28, 2026, at his residence at the age of 83. He was born October 8, 1942, to the late William Robert Higginbotham and LaBirl Nichols. He worked for Bryan Foods for over 30 years. He loved carpentry, woodworking, bird watching, and spending time with his loving family.

He is survived by wife of 64 years, Lois Marie Higginbotham of West Point; 2 daughters, Dawn Colbert (Greg), Camelia “Mia” Morris (Danny); 1 son, Chad Higginbotham (Denise); 5 Grandchildren, Baleigh Colbert, Maggie Ellis (Cody), Jr Rodriguez, Ann Marie Rodriguez, Nathan Morris; 7 Great Grands, Chaney Kathryn Ellis, Walker Ellis, Emersyn Reese Colbert, Athena Netherland, Ava Rodriguez, Raven Prestiage, Rowan Prestiage; 1 sister, Ruth Ann Reedy (Don) of Vardaman; Host of nieces and nephews; 3 sisters-in-law, Beverely White (Billy), Virginia Blankenship, Linda Higginbotham.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Billy Higginbotham, James Higginbotham; a brother-in-law, John Blankenship.

 Visitation will be from 1-2 PM Sunday with the service to follow at 2 PM at Lone Oak Baptist Church with Rev. John Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Stanley Hamby, Bobby Hamby, Ronald Quider, Tommy Allen, Bruce Simpson, Randy Simpson, Nathan Morris, Jr Rodriguez.

Memorials can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Department 42 Memphis, TN 38105 and LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, 50 Dunlap St, Memphis, TN 38103.

Robinson Funeral Home is assisting with the family in arrangements.

Friends may leave an online condolence to the family at robinsonfh.net.