Michael Patrick "Higgi" Higginbotham's Obituary
Michael Patrick“Higgi” Higginbotham passed away November 18th, 2014 at the age of 33. A native Memphian, Michael was born on September 21st, 1981. Michael was a graduate of the University of Memphis, a graduate of Christian Brothers High School, and an employee of Medtronic. Michael is survived by his parents Randy & Laurie Higginbotham, his brother Allen Higginbotham, his Lambda Chi Alpha brothers, and his many friends. A visitation and celebration of Michael’s life will be held from 5:00-7:00 on Sunday at Memorial Park Funeral Home, a Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 Monday at St. Brigid Catholic Church with internment to follow at Memorial Park. An avid University of Memphis Tiger fan, Michael’s family would appreciate that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the University of Memphis Michael Higginbotham Memorial Fund c/o Esther (901)-678-2334 or gotigersgo.com/donate and that the Liberty Bowl be packed for Saturday’s Memphis football game.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, “Behind the Stone Wall.”
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