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Kenneth J. "Jerry" Higgs

Passed 10/18/2010

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Obituary For Kenneth J. "Jerry" Higgs

Kenneth J. “Jerry” Higgs, 84 of Hamilton, Ohio died Monday, October 18, 2010 at home. A former resident of Bloomingdale (Belvedere), he moved to Florida in 1983 and to Hamilton in 1988.  He was born February 15, 1926 in Martins Ferry, Ohio the son of the late Kenneth J. & Mary Ruth Reef Higgs.  He  retired from Weirton Steel Co. B.O.P. in 1983 and upon his retirement worked as a consultant for the mill. He was an accomplished home builder and private pilot of his own plane. Jerry was a Navy veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife Myra Fisher Higgs; six children Kenneth J. (Barbara) Higgs of Toronto, Barbara (Paul) Block of Cincinnati, Joyce (Dave) Baldrof of Follansbee, Mitchell Higgs of Weirton, Mark Higgs & Rodger (Kathy) Higgs  both of  Maryland; two stepsons John (Jodi) Bianchini of Wintersville & James (Stephanie) Bianchini of Middletown, OH; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and his pet beagle Prissy. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday 1-6 p.m. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Terry Mohr officiating. (Everyone please meet at church) Burial at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimers Association.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Jerry Beavon

  • 09/03/2024

    RJ & Becky Baldauf

    Joyce & family, So very sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know our thoughts & love are with you all. May you find peace in his memory. RJ, Becky, Veronica, Jeremy, Kirstin, & Lane

  • 09/03/2024

    Julia Higgs

    I'm sorry I was unable to make it to the service, but I love all of you so very much. I miss him, too. Take care of yourself everyone. He'll always be with us in our minds and hearts.

  • 09/03/2024

    William R. and Iris Knight

    We are writing to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was sad to hear about the loss of your Father. Having had the honor and pleasure of knowing him, we know what a wonderful, generous, and caring person he was. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. A candle will be lit and a special special prayer made on behalf of your father. With Deepest Sympathy, William (Rusty) and Iris Knight Jim and Juli Knight John and Marcy Knight Larry and Lisa Knight

  • 09/03/2024

    KENNETH J. HIGGS III

    THANKS TO EVERYONE,FROM ALL OF US.

  • 09/03/2024

    Sharon Kauffman

    Barb, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon and Joe

  • 09/03/2024

    Timothy Grimm

    We ae so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you and praying that God gives you comfort at this difficult time. Tim & Eileen Grimm and Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Susan Copeland Newman

    I lived in Pottery Addition. Even though I had only met your dad briefly (when collecting for the Hearld Star) please accept my sympathies on your loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    sandie (Leas) richey

    dear higgs family, so sorry to read your dad has passed away. i do remember all of you and was sorry to read your dad has passed away. my thoughts and prayers are with you all. i remember pottery so well and all the good times we all shared at briar hill and good old pottery addition.

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