Mr. Nelson Higginbotham (Courtesy)
August 25, 1942 - May 29, 2019
Mr. Nelson Higginbotham, 76, of Canton passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in an accident on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born August 25, 1942 in Elberton, Georgia he was a son of the late Sara Moon. Nelson was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Higginbotham on June 25, 2011; daughter, Ellen Schlabach; son, Bret Gaff; brother, Marvin Higginbotham; step-father, Dan Solar and a granddaughter. He was employed at Stevenson Memorials in New Philadelphia for over 30 years. Nelson is survived by his children, Suzanne (Thomas) Fedorka of MA, Amy (Tom) Harman of Akron, Beth Anne (Mel) Beal of FL, Ashley Higginbotham of Canton; sister, Marilu Black of GA; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, June 6th from 10:00 am to 12 noon. Graveside services will be held in the St. Joseph Calvary Cemetery at Dover on Thursday starting at 12:30 pm. Following the service, a luncheon will be held in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Stark Library, Perry Sippo Branch at 5710 12th St. NW, Canton, Ohio 44708. Announcement courtesy of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elberton, Georgia.
Mr. Nelson Higginbotham, 76, of Canton passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in an accident on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born August 25, 1942 in Elberton, Georgia he was a son of the late Sara Moon. Nelson was also preceded in death... View Obituary & Service Information