The Shadow
CLIFTON FORGE – Robert Crew “Burt” Higgins, 68, of 214 Higgins Hollow Road, Clifton Forge died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family of brothers and sisters.
Burt was born November 17, 1941 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Leonard Crew “Len” Higgins and Virginia Etta Matheney Higgins.
He was self-employed prior to his retirement.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, car racing and mowing grass.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy Higgins, Ray Higgins and David Higgins, and one sister-in-law, Angie Higgins.
He is survived by six sisters, Eva Tucker and husband, George of Covington, Mary Ann Carroll of Clifton Forge, Marie Lawhorn of Roanoke, Janie Lawhorn and husband, Bill of Clifton Forge , Kay Nichols and husband, Lee of Clifton Forge and Jeannette Angle and husband, Tony of Clifton Forge; four brothers, Gene “Lobo” Higgins of Clifton Forge, Grover “Pud” Higgins of Clifton Forge, Len “Bugs” Higgins of Woodbridge and Kenny “Jack” Higgins of Clifton Forge; a number of nieces and nephews and special friends, Nancy and Grayson Curtis and family of Clifton Forge and Randy Carroll of Millboro.
In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated and there will be no services at this time.
Friends may visit the family anytime at the residence, 214 Higgins Hollow Road, Clifton Forge.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Mountain Regional Hospice Volunteers, P.O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, Va. 24422.
Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is in charge of arrangements.
To send condolences to the family online, visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com.
