George Higgins Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 6, 2025, at the age of 88, George Higgins (Greenwood, South Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Smith Higgins and Lillie M Holmes Higgins; and his siblings, Howard Higgins, Francis Coats, Sallie Holden, Willie Mae Holmes and Lona Bell Williams.
He is survived by: his brother Heyward Higgins of Greenwood; his nieces and nephews, Tachrislyn Coleman, Towanda Thomas, Satrina Thomas Laila Drake, Jamia Cloud, A'lani White, Winter Thomas, A'Marlee Chisholm, Carson Coleman, Christian Coleman, Anthony White, Jr., Rashad Thomas and Kovie Thomas; his sisters-in-law, Jo Ann Freeman, Ellen Quarles and Brenda Payne; and his close friend Rick Domonick.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home (330 Magnolia Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646). The lying in state was held on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Second Damascus Baptist Church (506 State Rd S-24-154, Troy, SC 29848). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
