Jackson Higginbotham Obituary
We bid farewell to Jackson Higginbotham (Columbia, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 29, 2024 at the age of 17. Jackson touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jackson Higginbotham to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his parents, Brian Higginbotham of Columbia and Amanda Mesler Higginbotham of Columbia; his sister Maddie Higginbotham; his stepmother Val Higginbotham; his stepsiblings, Hanna Dunn and JT Dunn; his grandparents, Roger, Karen Higginbotham of St. Joseph, Missouri, Phil and Gail Mesler of Gallatin, Tennessee; his stepgrandparents, Tom and Mary Phillips of Lenexa, Kansas.; his aunts and uncles, Roger (Holly Higginbotham), Kim (Cris Ray), Dusty (Elaine Mesler) and Cathy (John Quinn); and his cousins, Katelyn Higginbotham of Altus, Oklahoma, Hannah Higginbotham Beerup of Lakewood, Colorado, Emily Higginbotham of St. Louis, Kiersten Mesler of Gallatin, Tennessee, Connor Mesler of Gallatin, Tennessee, Blake Ray of St. Joseph, Missouri, Angel Quinn and Nehemiah Quinn.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 3rd 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Christian Fellowship Church (5045 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia, MO 65203). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 at the Columbia Cemetery (30 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203).
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Burrell Behavior Health's Foundation - Brightli Foundation to help fund the 24/7 mental health crisis and suicide hotline. Donations may be mailed to Brightli Foundation, 2885 W. Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807.
