Larry Higginbotham Jr.

Larry Higginbotham Jr., 52, of Tyronza, passed away Dec. 30, 2022, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Higginbotham worked for NEATS out of Jonesboro and was of the Baptist faith. He was born July 7, 1970, in Forrest City to Larry Higginbotham Sr. and Janie Null Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Higginbotham of Tyronza, one son, Brandon (Amanda) Higginbotham of Jonesboro; five daughters, Stephanie (Tyler Benight) Higginbotham of Conway, Brandi Higginbotham of Jonesboro, Brittney (Alex) Dean of Marion, Emily Cates, and Zaidy Cates of Tyronza; two sisters, Lisa (Jerry) Lancaster and Cindy Cates, both of Crawfordsville; and two grandchildren.

There will be a direct cremation for Mr. Higginbotham. Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza, AR is in charge of arrangements.