Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Fonza Jacob Higgins and May Bane Higgins. Mr. Higgins was a retired police officer with Durham Police Department.

Mr. Higgins’ hobbies included playing golf, playing guitar, shooting and spending time with loved ones.

Mr. Higgins is survived by a son, Derek Higgins, of Wake Forest, and stepdaughter, Jordan Bowles.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Ebenezer A.R. Presbyterian Church by lay minister Dorsey Hostetter.

The remains will be buried immediately following the services in Ebenezer Cemetery.

The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice. com.