John W. Higbee

Mr. John W. Higbee, age 79, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN.  Mr. Higbee was a member of Pipefitter Local #502; Harrison Masonic Lodge #122 F.&A.M.; and Hillcrest Country Club.

Mr. Higbee was preceded in death by his parents, J.E. “Dutch” and Anna Mae Chapman Higbee; and a brother, Jim Higbee. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Russell Higbee; four children, Mike (Leona) Higbee, Leitchfield, KY, Mark (Terrie) Higbee, Bonita Springs, Tim (Jeana) Higbee, Wilmore, KY and Kayla Higbee, Danville, KY; two sisters, Joyce Ann “Sue” (Stan) Corum, Pleasureville, KY, Betty (Kenneth) Darnall, Brandenburg, KY; three grandchildren, Janet Lynn Reed, Mauckport, IN, Kirk and Cody Higbee, both of Radcliff, KY; three great grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. Barry Darnall officiating.  Burial will follow in Garnettsville Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 PM on Tuesday; and after 9:00 AM on Wednesday.  Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Kosair Charities.

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