Robert H. "Bobby" Higginbotham

On the evening of Thursday, September 20, 2018, Robert H. “Bobby” Higginbotham, 74, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven.

Mr. Higginbotham was born on December 25, 1943, in Hogansville, Georgia to the late Ralph Lewis and Gladys Faye Smith Higginbotham. He was a graduate of Warner Robins High School, Georgia Southern University, and Mercer University where he received his master’s degree. A proud member of the United States Air Force Reserve, he was also a former teacher and principal for a Christian school in Cumming, Georgia and a former teacher at Northside High School in Warner Robins before returning to work on Robins Air Force Base where he retired as a Manpower Specialist. Proud of his Southern heritage, he was a member and former chaplain of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was an excellent woodcarver, detailed craftsman, and an avid hunter. A long-time faithful member of Second Baptist Church and the Upper Room Sunday School class, Mr. Higginbotham had served in many capacities through the years including Sunday School teacher, AWANA leader, and RA director. He was a wonderful husband, Deddy, PawPaw, and brother who was deeply loved by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Basto.

His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Brenda Merritt Higginbotham; his daughter, Anae Ferguson (Chuck) of Tampa, Florida; his grandchildren, Kelsee Ferguson, Chaz Ferguson, Lydia Ferguson, Abbey Lauritsen (Joshua), and Justin Rothstein (Savannah); his great-grandsons, Jack Dallas Rothstein and Declan Lauritsen; his brother, Benjamin Higginbotham (Teresa) of Covington; his sisters, Jennifer Lowe (Andy) of Warner Robins and Susan Tennille of St. Petersburg, Florida; his brother-in-law, Ruben Basto of Decatur, Georgia; many beloved nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Visitation with Mr. Higginbotham’s family will be Sunday, September 23, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church. The funeral service celebrating his life will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Perdue officiating. Following the service, Mr. Higginbotham will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Second Baptist Church, 2504 Moody Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Higginbotham’s arrangements.