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 62 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, 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 sister-in-laws, 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.

Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Sunday May 31, 2026 at Lone Oak Baptist Church officiated by Rev. John Parker. Visitation will be from 1-2 PM Sunday at the church. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Stanley Higginbotham, Bobby Higginbotham, 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.