George E. "Gene" Higgs (69) of Altamont
Published on October 17 2024 5:59 am
George E. ‘Gene’ Higgs, 69, of Altamont, died at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his four loving sisters.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2024 at Arborcrest Memorial Park, Effingham with Jason Williams officiating. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont is assisting the family with arrangements.
George was born on Sunday, October 2, 1955 in Springfield, IL to George and Harriet (Macklin) Higgs. He was a carpenter having worked in many capacities. He was of the Christian faith and a member of the NRA. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and especially fish.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary (Joe) James, Safford, AZ, Pam (Mike) Krueger, Pleasant Plains, Brenda (Doug) Nickelson, Pleasant Plains, and Kathy (Mitch) Nein, Pleasant Plains; best friend, Mike Lecrone; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Higgs; and nephew, Mitchie Nein.
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