1926
Henry
2013
Henry (Gene Christian) Higgason
February 21, 1926 — October 4, 2013
Henry (Gene Christian) Higgason, age 87, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, TN went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Friday, October 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
Gene loved the Lord, his family and his music. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Henry Higgason and the late Vera Mayree Tallman, Gene’s roots were in country and bluegrass music, so much so that in 2008 he was inducted into the bluegrass hall of fame under the stage name Gene Christian, for being a pioneer of bluegrass music. He played with artists such as Bill Monroe, and the great Hank Williams, Sr. Gene had one of the first bluegrass bands in south FL. He won the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scout show in the 50‘s, and for winning played on the show for a week straight. Besides being an award winning musician he had a love of the “Old West” and once was offered a job at a Wild West re-enactment town to play a look alike for Buffalo Bill Cody. Gene was not just a musician and entertainer, but a loving father who gave all his children their love for music.
In the midst of a blooming career Gene still managed to have time for his family, he raised 5 children playing the music he loved. He also served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member at Lighthouse Ministries in Summertown, TN.
Services to celebrate this musician’s life will be held Tuesday October 8th, beginning at 2 p.m. At Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. The family will visit with friends on Monday October 7th from 4-8 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Scott Barber, Tim Adams, Jason Bertram, Chris Higgason, Randy Higgason, Matt Huckaba, Scottie Barber, Jack Adams, Harley Adams, and Ryan Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Stephen Simmons, Dr. Hany Rezk and his longtime musician friends. The family would like to say a special thanks to Nina, Dr. Rezk’s nurse.
Gene is survived by his two daughters: Vera Kulbeik, Barbara Ring; two sons: Johnny (Joyce) Higgason and Willie Duff Higgason, his 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children Helen Louise Norman Higgason, and his son Ike Higgason.
Williams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may send the family condolences at www.williamsfh.com .
Gene loved the Lord, his family and his music. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Henry Higgason and the late Vera Mayree Tallman, Gene’s roots were in country and bluegrass music, so much so that in 2008 he was inducted into the bluegrass hall of fame under the stage name Gene Christian, for being a pioneer of bluegrass music. He played with artists such as Bill Monroe, and the great Hank Williams, Sr. Gene had one of the first bluegrass bands in south FL. He won the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scout show in the 50‘s, and for winning played on the show for a week straight. Besides being an award winning musician he had a love of the “Old West” and once was offered a job at a Wild West re-enactment town to play a look alike for Buffalo Bill Cody. Gene was not just a musician and entertainer, but a loving father who gave all his children their love for music.
In the midst of a blooming career Gene still managed to have time for his family, he raised 5 children playing the music he loved. He also served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member at Lighthouse Ministries in Summertown, TN.
Services to celebrate this musician’s life will be held Tuesday October 8th, beginning at 2 p.m. At Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. The family will visit with friends on Monday October 7th from 4-8 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Scott Barber, Tim Adams, Jason Bertram, Chris Higgason, Randy Higgason, Matt Huckaba, Scottie Barber, Jack Adams, Harley Adams, and Ryan Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Stephen Simmons, Dr. Hany Rezk and his longtime musician friends. The family would like to say a special thanks to Nina, Dr. Rezk’s nurse.
Gene is survived by his two daughters: Vera Kulbeik, Barbara Ring; two sons: Johnny (Joyce) Higgason and Willie Duff Higgason, his 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children Helen Louise Norman Higgason, and his son Ike Higgason.
Williams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may send the family condolences at www.williamsfh.com .
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Monday, October 7, 2013
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