Cecil Edwin Higdon, 84, a resident of Sikeston, died at his home at 8 am, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. He was born Sept. 25, 1927 at Osceola, Ark. to the late Clay and Dell (Cooper) Higdon.
A lifelong resident of this area, he had attended school in Matthews, worked as a painter at General Steel in St. Louis for 32 years and was also a farmer. He was a member of Potter House Ministries in Sikeston.
Survivors include two brothers, Jerry Higdon and James Higdon, both of Sikeston; and by two sisters,, Kathryn Higdon and Willie Higdon, both also of Sikeston. Three nephews and two nieces also survive.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Franklin Higdon and Johnny Higdon amd by 2 sisters, Annie Higdon and Inez (Higdon) Nolen.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 pm Saturday, Aug. 4, at Blanchard Funeral Chapel where funeral services will be held at 2 pm Sunday Aug. 5 with Rev. John Givens, Pastor of Potter House Ministries officiating. Burial will follow at New Morley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Namon Pearson, James Smart, David Lynn Evans, Jr., Jonathan Givens, Chase Tinnon and Luther Boyett.