Van Buren Higginbotham

Van Higginbotham, 74, entered into rest on Friday, May 1, 2009.

Mr. Higginbotham was born on February 2, 1935 in Tutwiler, Mississippi. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force retiring as a civil servant. He was a member of Cagles Crossroad Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi. His parents, William Lloyd Higginbotham and Helen Higginbotham, preceded him in death.

Van was a "proud" member of International City Golf Club and has been associated with every golf club in the area. He was an avid sportsman, a member of the Tyrian lodge #3 and was also a dedicated Mason.

His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife Edwena Williams Higginbotham, Warner Robins; son Paul L. Higginbotham (Diana), Byron; three grandchildren, Amy M. Higginbotham, Jo Lynn Walters, and Samantha Elizabeth Higginbotham; three step grandchildren, Stephanie Perdue, Shannon Edwards, Scott Carlson; special son, Bobby James Brantley; great grandchild, Chandler Ray and two step brothers, Edward Manasco, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Junior Manasco, Dothan, Alabama.

Visitation will be Monday, May 4, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home with Funeral Services immediately following in the chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 1011 Corder Road, Warner Robins, Georgia, 31088 or to a Junior Golf league of choice.


Funeral Home:
McCullough Funeral Home
417 S. Houston Lake Rd.
Warner Robins, GA
US 31088