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Matthew "Buddy" Higgs May 16, 1943 - May 6, 2016

Born: Sunday May 16, 1943

Died: Friday May 6, 2016

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Mr. Matthew Warren “Buddy” Higgs of Eden, NC passed away at the age of 72 on Friday, May 6th, 2016 at Moses Cone Hospital. 
 
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 9th, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at Overlook Cemetery. 
 
Buddy was born in Leaksville on May 16th, 1943 to Boyd Cabble Higgs and Helen Skinner but was raised by his paternal grandparents Cabble and Hattie Higgs. He joined the US NAVY in 1963 and served for 8 years and retired from Duke Power. He was a member of Summit Rd. Church of God. He was also a member of the Masons Dan River Lodge No. 129. One of his favorite roles was that of “Pop” to the Higgs men. 
 
He is survived by his wife Sherry Higgs of Eden; sons: Boyd Higgs and wife, Vonda of Eden, NC and Chad Higgs and wife, Sara of Chattanooga, TN; 3 grandchildren: Matthew, Christopher, and Isaac Higgs; 2 great-grandchildren: Mathias and Grady Higgs; sister Faye Wood and husband, Melvin of Wentworth, NC; cousin Mike Stanley and wife, Jean of Martinsville, VA; sister Judy Higgs of Eden, NC; brother Ron Higgs and wife, Brenda of Richmond, VA. 
 
A visitation will take place on Sunday, May 8th, 2016 from 6pm-8pm at Fair Funeral Home in Eden.  Other times at the home of his son, Boyd Higgs, located at 213 Grant Street Eden, NC. 
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Buddy's honor to The Boys and Girls Club of Eden.  
 
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
 
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
Mike Langel
Boyd,orry to read of your Fathers passing I have know Buddy since our high school days in the 60s
bgwashburn
Boyd: Peggy and I would to offer our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. May God grant you and all of your family peace in this time of need.
Jim & Peggy Good
To all the Higgs family, I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. He was a great friend, have been knowing him all my life1 We really were "kin". I know how it was years ago but I do want to tell you that your dad always loved all of you. Sometimes things were not done like he would have liked them, that I know, but I never talked to him when he did not tell me how much he loved his boys! Just remember the precious memories you made with him! I pray God will give all of you comfort and peace! I will be praying for all of you! Mr.C and Muriel
Muriel B. Caldwell
I wish to express sympathy, empathy and prayers to my special Nephews, Boyd and Chad Higgs on the loss of their Dad, Buddy Higgs. Also, these same feelings and expressions goes out to the entire "Higgs Family" in general! You are "all in my prayers" and may God and His Holy Spirit comfort you at this time in your lives. With much love for you all, Aunt Janice Evans Black
Janice Evans Black
So sorry to hear of Buddy`s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Harbour
May God Bless your family during this sad time. I had the pleasure to know Buddy, he was a jolly fellow to be around. Although I work at Belews Creek I had met Buddy outside of work. Always enjoyed talking with him. He will be missed by many. So sorry for your loss.
Paulette Bowman
Boyd,Chad,Matt & Chris, sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby & Helen Jones
Dear Boyd, Vonda and family, So sorry for your loss. I too remember Buddy as a jolly fellow. Always glad to see you when you run into him. God bless all of you. I will continue to remember you in prayer in the coming days. Cathy Garrett
Cathy Garrett
Faye, It has been many years since I have seen you and your family. I am so sorry about Buddy's passing. May the Lord give each of you comfort and strength in this time of loss. God Bless, Donna
Donna S. Johnson
Dear Boyd, Vonda & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. I was not aware of it until I happen to see it on this website. I wish so badly I would have known so I could have paid my last respects. I will always feel like there will be apart of him here in this house, especially where he engraved his name on the back patio. He was a good man that I have known my whole life ever since I was a little girl and Boyd and I played together as children. He is in a wonderful place now, with Jesus and we will all be together one day. Just hold on to the strength and peace of knowing how happy he is and that he is just waiting at the gate for each of you now. And we know that will be a glorious day for all of us......love to all. Arlene
Arlene M Wade

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