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Garry Dee Higgins, 67, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
He was born August 26, 1955 to the late Rev. Garland Dee Higgins and Marjorie Brooks Higgins. Garry enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18, and he served as a medic in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church.
Mr. Higgins is survived by a son, Jonathan Jones (Brenda); grandsons, Asher Paul Jones, Abishal Havilah Jones, and Azeriah Elias Jones; brother, Davy Higgins; sister, Shelia Reel (Billy); nephew, David Matthew Higgins; and niece, Jessica Mace (Nathan).
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Sossoman Funeral Home. Th graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Margaret Stump officiating. Military honors will be provided by the NC National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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You are missed, Cuz XOXO
Rest in Peace, Dear Cousin.
Sending love and prayers. May God give Garry's family and friends a peace that passes all understanding.
I am so sorry for your loss. Garry was a member of the class of 1973 at Oak Hill High School. Prayers for his family.
Garry has always been there for me. I have lived with him and his brother assisting them with daily life. He was there for anyone that needed anything. I know he was ready to be with God so I will see him again one day. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love them all.
I am so sorry. I thought the world Gary and his family. My heart is broken . I will be praying for the family . Love you all very much.
Went to school with Garry at oak Hill high school class of 1973 so sorry to Matt , David and Debbie my prayers are with you all today
I am so very sorry for your loss. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.