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Joseph John Higginson

1940 - 2008

Joseph John Higginson, 68 of Greenville, formerly of Stanwood, passed away to be with Jesus, Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Metron of Greenville after a lengthy illness.

Joe was born April 22, 1940 in Stanwood. He was the son of Joseph James Higginson and Florence Brassington Newcombe Higginson. Joe was raised in the Stanwood area and was a graduate of Big Rapids High School.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Glen Higginson and Gale Higginson of Big Rapids, Russ Higginson of Muskegon, Stan Newcombe of Mecosta, George Newcombe of Florida, sisters-in-law Clara Newcombe, Margaret Newcombe, Lucy Newcombe and Teddy Higginson.

Joe is survived by brothers: Ralph (Teddy) Newcombe of Mecosta, Gene (Barb) Higginson of Gowen, sisters: E. Joan Howe of Remus and Juana Yeager of Big Rapids. Also many cousins, nieces, nephews, especially nephew Steve Higginson who shared his love of music, the guitar and his stories. Also his many friends at Metron of Greenville and John and Jeanne Kerr of Lansing.

According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A private memorial and committal service will take place at Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore at a later date.

There are currently 4 condolences.

Dennis M. Traynor Sr. rhondatraynor@hotmail.com Tuesday November 11, 2008 at 5:21 PM
we are close friends and i work with steve and wanted to give our deepest and sincere condolences to steve and his family. know that he will be remember in your hearts and mind but he no longer sits among us he is with our lord waiting for you, making a place for you. god's speed to the whole family,

Darci Higginson-Thompson & family Monday November 10, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Uncle Joe will be deeply missed. He had such an electric personality and always made people laugh and smile either with a joke or a song. Joe loved Jesus, his mother & family and Johnny Cash haha so although we are gonna miss you and want you here with us...we know you are having an amazing time right now and your in a beautiful place. I wouldnt be surpised if you and Johnny Cash are playing your guitars & singing for Jesus. I wish i could see how happy you are now but until then we will miss you being here with us and we love you very much. Darci Kevin Brittany Trevor & Zackary Gene

Debrah Tubergen Monday November 10, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Hi my aunt Wilma lives at Metron and she would always sit and talk to Joe he was a nice guy and always seemed happy. Our thought and prayers are with at this time God Bless.

Nan Ellis Monday November 10, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Gene, Barb and family We want to express our deepest sadness in the loss of Joe. Joe has been part of our family for many years and we are going to miss him greatly. We are going to miss him singing, telling his jokes and most of all his little grin and laugh. Joe shared many stories throughout the years. His favorite ones were when he was in his country band. Joe and I would sing songs from the older days and he would just laugh with me cuz Lord knows I can't carry a tune. One of his proudest moments was when we made the video of him singing. I remeber the day I went to show him his personal video with his picture on the cover. He said to me, "Nancy (he called me that for 11 years never got that my name was just Nan) I finally made it big with my picture and name on a CD. Joe was the perfect gentleman and we will dearly miss him. In God's Loving Hands Nan Ellis and the staff at Metron of Greenville

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