Hoyt Higgs
August 1st, 1937 - January 4th, 2011
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Hoyt's Obituary
Hoyt Jerome Higgs, 73, of Grand Junction died Tuesday, January 4 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
He was born August 1, 1937 in Noble, Arkansas to William and Jannie (Hill) Higgs. Hoyt married Blanche Mason on July 28, 1956 in South Haven, Michigan. Hoyt worked for GE in Holland for 25 years retiring in 1980. He also owned his own business, Higgs Refrigeration Service which he operated for over 30 years. Hoyt likes to tinker with things and could fix anything.
He is preceded in death along with his parents by 3 grandchildren – Jimmie Jean Rawson, Amanda Rawson and Jeremy Zeigler. One great grandson – Lionel and a sister – Aeria Jean Bond.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years – Blanche Higgs of Grand Junction, Michigan. Children – Cecil Higgs of Lawrence, Michigan, Bob (Suzette) Higgs of Coloma, Michigan, Shiron Fay (Eric) Thompson of Holland, Michigan, Janie (Victor) Rawson Sr. of Pullman, Michigan and Hoyt (Marie) Higgs Jr. of Lake Wales, Florida. 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Brother, Bob (Maryann) Mason of South Haven, Michigan. Brother-in-law – Daniel Mason of South Haven, Michigan. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be from 6-8 on Thursday, January 6, at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Steven Starks officiating. Burial will take place at Lee Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ronald McDonald House. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven 637-0333.
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