Roger Lee Higgins, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born on Jan. 24, 1946, in Rockbridge County, son of Tanzy Brown Higgins and Louise Vest Higgins.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Jeanie) Staton Higgins; his three daughters, Cynthia Gay Engleman (Douglas), Janet Niday (Joe), and Sandra Wilhelm (Chuck) and 7 Grandkids, Maryca Cody, Matthew Engleman, Paula Pooley, Eric Wilhelm, Kayla Wilhelm, Marcus Engleman, and Samantha Niday and 10 great-grandkids; siblings, Elizabeth Ferguson and Nancy Kirby; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Edith Coffey, Hunter Higgins, Marshall Higgins, and Lytle Higgins.

Roger retired from the Rockbridge County School systems after almost 20 years. He took pride in planting flowers and gardening. He enjoyed canning the foods he grew with his wife and watching their favorite Western shows. He took the most special pride in spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at Harrison Funeral Chapel by the Rev. George Warden. Burial will follow at Ebenezer A.R. Presbyterian Church Cemetery.  Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory.