Howard Douglas Higginbotham of Blanchester, OH. Born on May 13, 1935 in Lico, WV. Passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Kathleen Alice (nee Tolle) Higginbotham. Loving father of Marty (Dorothy) Higginbotham, Matthew (Bonnie) Higginbotham, Myron Higginbotham and Misty Higginbotham. Caring grandfather of Adam Higginbotham, Cameron Higginbotham, Zackery Higginbotham, D-dra Wolf, Deana Stark and Dana Mae. Proud great-grandfather of Oliver Higginbotham and Madison Higginbotham. Dear brother of Carolyn (LeRoy) Jennings, Judith Lucas and the late Helen Williams and Betty Jones. Cherished son of the late Howard Wilson Higginbotham and Orpha (nee Akers) Higginbotham. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends. Howard proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Tufts Schildmeyer Cremation Services caring for the family. No services will be held at this time.