Roger Higginbotham

Roger Lynn Higginbotham, age 60, of 134 Witcher Avenue, Erwin, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2007, in the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Erwin, he was the son of Bane and Gladys Huskins Higginbotham. He retired in 1998 as a barber after 31 years as the owner and operator of Roger's Barbershop. He was a member of Ninth Street Baptist Church. Besides his parents, Roger leaves behind His wife, Faye King Higginbotham; One son, Roger Neil Higginbotham, Bel Aire, TX; Two aunts, Betty Higginbotham, Johnson City, Irene Higginbotham, Erwin; Three cousins, Tim Higginbotham, Erwin, Mike Higginbotham, Johnson City, Tammy Davis, Johnson City. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Two O'clock in Evergreen Cemetery. Reverend Doug Hinshaw will be officiating the service. Friends may call at the residence of his parents, 424 Tenth Street, Erwin. All those planning on attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home by One-thirty Tuesday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 9801 Southern Pine Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273 or to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family through our website www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 North Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650, 423-743-9187.Read Obituary