Clarence M. Higginbotham Jr

Clarence M. Higginbotham, Jr., 89, died May 14, 2013.
A native of Franklin County, he was a son of the late Naomi Davis and Clarence M. Higginbotham, Sr. Mr. Higginbotham lived in the Athens area for the last eight years and was an active member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church.
Mr. Higginbotham was employed for many years as a Civil Engineer with Griffin Pipe Products in both Milledgeville and New Jersey. He was a founding partner of Higginbotham and James Land Surveyors (Now dba/Hayes and James) in Gwinnett County. He also served as the first County Engineer for Gwinnett County.
Mr. Higginbotham was a proud veteran of the United States Army with service during World War II in the European Theatre. For his distinguished service, he received eight medals including the Purple Heart. He was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 92/Oconee County, a Shriner, Mason, Knights Templar and a former member of the Lions Club. After retirement, he worked for AARP as a tax volunteer.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST with Rev. Richard Moeller officiating. Entombment will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth, GA with Rev. Tom Elliot officiating.
Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Yvonne Wellborn Higginbotham; three children, Claire H. (Jim) Smith, Demorest, GA, Gayle H. Carr of Lawrenceville, GA, Dina (Terrance) Herrington-Chant of Philadelphia, PA; sister-in-law, Camille (deceased brother, Jon) Higginbotham of Blairsville, GA; sister, Gwendolyn Higginbotham (Randy) Moore of Lavonia, GA; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 AM until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 100 Janice Drive, Athens, GA 30606 or Disabled American Veterans Chapter 92, PO Box 7878, Athens, GA 30604.
Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.