Born in McDowell County, NC on September 14, 1956, he was the son of the late Rev. Garland Dee Higgins and Marjorie Brooks Higgins.
Davy worked for Baxter for 30 years, where everyone affectionately called him Bozo.
He loved to talk to everyone, and he never met a stranger. Davy enjoyed gospel music and loved to play the piano.
Mr. Higgins leave behind his son, David Matthew Higgins; the mother of his son, Debra Whisnant; sister, Shelia Reel (Billy); favorite niece, Jessica Mace (Nathan), who Davy called BooBoo from the day she was born; and two great-nephews, Cooper and Luke.
In addition to his parents, Davy was preceded in death by his brother, Garry Dee Higgins; maternal grandparents, Hiram and Bessie Brooks; and paternal grandparents, W.C. and Ada Higgins.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. with Rev. Wallace Smith and Rev. Mike Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Visitation
April 9, 2025
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Service
April 9, 2025
3 p.m.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Committal
April 9, 2025
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Monte and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Shelia and family we're so sorry to hear about Davie. Wayne and I both loved him. He was always a joy to be around. Sending prayers and hugs to you all.
Hate to hear this! I grew up with Dave as we called him at Riverside where his dad preached. Had some good laughs and always joking around. A great piano player . Prayers for his son and sister and all left to cherish his memory
I am so sorry for your loss. I truly loved Davy with all my heart. H and his whole family really ppart of my family I will miss him dearly.
Loved Bozo,and never a dull moment working beside him!! Love & prayers for Bozo's family!
Sheila and family I am so sorry, praying for you and your family. I loved working with David.
Bozo was a great man and wonderful friend fly high buddy
Dave was a wonderful guy and a pleasure to work with at Baxter. He was always jolly and we did call him Bozo:) He always seemed happy and I loved that about him. He will certainly be missed!!!
Thinking of the family during this difficult time.