Melvin Ben Higgs Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 9, 2021, at the age of 102, Melvin Ben Higgs (Pearson, Georgia), born in Waycross, Georgia passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Ben Higgs to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elisha Higgs and Sarah Ann Bagley Higgs; his wife Pearlie Mae Johns Higgs; his son C. J. Higgs; and his grandsons, Joseph Nguyen, Carl Stalvey and Wesley Higgs.
He is survived by: his children, Bruce Higgs (Annette) of Axson and Sandra Ursrey (Travis) of Axson; and his sister Loretta Welch of Waycross. He is also survived by 13 Grandchildren, 23 Great-Grandchildren, 7 Great-Great Grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.