Thomas Higginbotham, Jr.

Thomas J. Higginbotham Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 in Orange Park, Florida.

He was born to the late Thomas J. Higginbotham Sr. and Estelene (Sircy) Higginbotham in Miami, Florida in 1943. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Ray and brothers Harold Higginbotham and Fletcher Higginbotham.

Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served his country in the Vietnam War as a Hospital Corpsman and was awarded a Purple Heart. He loved his country and served for 20 years!

Tom made being the patriarch of the family his job and was always there to give the most level headed advice or just a hug, but always his love. Tom is survived by his beautiful wife, Marian (Fritz) Higginbotham, they would have been married 61 years this November 15th. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, fishing, building and flying model airplanes, and dancing with his wife. In addition to his loving wife, Tom is survived by a daughter, Dana Higginbotham; a son-in-law who was more of a son, Michael Shomper; a granddaughter he adored, Talia Shomper; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws, all of whom he loved and cared for dearly. He was respected and loved by his family and they take pride in honoring him in all that they do!

The family of Thomas Higginbotham has entrusted his services to Anderson Funeral Home, 611 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29906.

Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.andersonfhsc.com.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

There will be a procession from Anderson Funeral Home to the cemetery if you would like to join, please arrive at Anderson by 1:00 p.m. If only attending the graveside service, please arrive at the cemetery by 1:45 p.m.