Jesse Robert Higginson, Jr

Jesse Robert Higginson, Jr., 94 from Uniontown, KY passed away peacefully after several months of declining health in his home in Henderson, KY with his friends and family by his side.  He was born June 13, 1927, to the late Jesse Robert Sr. and Hazel Dora Higginson both of Uniontown, KY.  He is preceded by his wife of 65 years Peggy A. Higginson of Henderson, KY, sisters; Emma Jean Pearson of Livingston, NJ, Janelle Jenkins of Uniontown, KY, and brother Marvin T. Higginson of Puyallup, WA. JR. is survived by his three children, Iris Jean Croft of Bradenton, FL, Mesia Higginson Tally of Bradenton, FL and Brad D. Higginson and wife Allison of Henderson, KY. He is a Pawpaw to 10 grandchildren, including Cain Shuttleworth of Greenville, KY, Chase Higginson of Lexington, KY, Lacey Shuttleworth of Birmingham, AL, Logan Higginson of Hanson, KY, Camron Tally of Bradenton, FL, Brooke Higginson of Henderson, KY, Ella Rose, Charlee Kate, Smith Davis Higginson of Henderson, KY and Rachael Tally Ford of Birmingham, AL; Great Grandchildren, Holden Higginson, Ollie Higginson, Piper and Gordon Higginson and Sophie Shuttleworth. He graduated from Uniontown High School and Joined the U. S. Army and retired from South Central Bell Telephone Co. He was an honorary officer and lifetime member of the Elks Club.  He was also a member of the American Legion.  He founded Higginson Apartments in 1972 and A-1 Septic and plumbing in 1980. He enjoyed and stayed engaged in his community, world politics and history.  He never forgot his roots of Uniontown. As the world changed as it did through his 94 years, he always remained a proud American.The family would like to thank his friend and companion Judy Sowards for her time and commitment. We would also like to thank Vicki Ramsey for her devotion to our family, as always. Mike Higginson for keeping in touch through the years and nieces Jessica Wilson and Jeanette Clough.  Also, longtime friends Kelly Jackson, Pam Grant, Dr. Ellis, Leland and Jennifer Hester, Ruth and Ben Weaver, Mark and Cindy Weaver, Skeezie and Marsha Beaven and Bill Latta.  Visitation August 19th from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and August 20th from 10 AM-12PM at Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel.Service at Noon following Visitation August 20th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY with full military rites by American Legion Worsham Post 40. Pallbearers will be Cain Shuttleworth, Logan Higginson, Ben Ford, Cliff Ramsey, Joey Willett, Camron Tally and Justin Grant.Honorary Pallbearers will be Chase Higginson and Smith Higginson. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to One Life Church.