Charles K. Higginbotham Sr

A Mass of Christian Burial for Charles Kenneth “Hick” Higginbotham, Sr., 78, of Evangeline will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 12 Noon at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Trey Ange officiating. Entombment will follow in the Cavalry Mausoleum under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Visitation for Mr. Higginbotham will begin on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. and will close at 8:00 p. m. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Thursday morning, May 30, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 11:30 a.m. for the procession to the church.

Mr. Higginbotham was born on October 28, 1945, in Church Point, LA to Lloyd and Verna Richard Higginbotham. He worked for Cameron Construction Company as a Supervisor for over 30 years for the Amoco facility in Grand Chenier, LA until his retirement. He was known for his famous “Hellur”, and lit up every room he was in. He loved meeting his friends at Burger King; and visiting with his family and friends was always a special occasion. In his younger days, he enjoyed drag racing which led to a love for cars for the rest of his life. He also enjoyed playing cards.

Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Michelle (Shelton) Kelley of Evangeline and Shannon Higginbotham of Jennings; stepdaughter, Tiffany (Tony) Bertrand of Basile; son, Chip (Shannon) Higginbotham; stepsons, David McFarlain, Shannon (Cheryl) McFarlain and Marlon (Tricia) McFarlain; nine grandchildren, Shelby Clement, Darion Higginbotham, Tyler Higginbotham, Loren (Keeley) Higginbotham, Breanna Fields, Brevan Fields, Trent (Sara) McFarlain , Margaret (Clint) Fontenot, and Hanna McFarlain; nine great grandchildren, Tyler Higginbotham, Jr., Mason, Nicholas, and Natalie McFarlain, Hayden and Braydn Fontenot, Nathan, Abel and Grace Ann McFarlain.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nella Crochet Higginbotham, his parents, Lloyd and Verna Higginbotham, and his stepson Roderick Keith McFarlain.