For those unable to attend, a live webcast will be available at 4 PM via the Tribute Wall. Recently, he was working as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt Company. Son of John Higgins and Mary Chapple Husband of Sarah Higgins Father of Peter Higgins. He served his country proudly in the US Air Force. Born in Brooklyn, NY, John was the son of Mary (McGuinness) Higgins and the late James Higgins. A somewhat serious man, Jay could surprise you with his sharp wit. John Francis Higgins John Francis Higgins, age 59, of Bear, DE, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26, 2020. John Francis Higgins, age 59, of Bear, DE, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26, 2020.Born in Brooklyn, NY, John was the son of Mary (McGuinness) Higgins and the late James Higgins. Recently, he was working as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt Company. Born in Brooklyn, NY, John was the son of Mary (McGuinness) Higgins and the late J Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV.Arrangement by Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV, 304-242-2311.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH, 43943; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.Condolences can be left for the family online at KepnerFuneral.com.Copyright © The Intelligencer | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 | 304-233-0100 | Managed by: Erin Spiceland: Last Updated: November 19, 2014: View Complete Profile. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother, James Higgins. He served his country proudly in the US Air Force. Born in Brooklyn, NY, John was the son of Mary (McGuinness) Higgins and the late James Higgins. When diagnosed in May 2020 with glioblastoma, he acknowledged its gravity and resolved that, In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers, Robert and William.Jay is survived by his wife of 54 years and the love of his life, Sandra Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 11 a.m., till time of service at 1 p.m., at Harbor of Hope Assembly of God, 67667 Warnock St. Clairsville Rd., St. Clairsville, OH, 43950, with Pastor Dean Myers officiating. When his father died in 1912, John Higgins became president and treasurer, positions he held until 1949 when his oldest son took over.
In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother, James Higgins.John will be dearly missed by his children, Megan Lane and Justin and Shawn Vascellaro; his grandson, Vincent Vasc...John Francis Higgins, age 59, of Bear, DE, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was in the arms of his loving wife, Sandy. John Francis Higgins Bear - John Francis Higgins, age 59, of Bear, DE, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26, 2020. John will be dearly missed by his children, Megan Lane and Justin and Shawn Vascellaro; his grandson, Vincent Vascellaro; his mother, Mary Higgins; his brothers, Richard, Stephen (Karen), Peter (Dave Huss) and Thomas (Bernard) Higgins; his sisters, Maureen Imperato (John) and Patricia Higgins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. He taught many Sunday School classes and Bible Studies over the years, pouring over and studying Hebrew and Greek translations to convey the deeper meaning of scriptures.
He retired from Consolidation Coal Company after a combined 42 years of employment. John Joseph “Jay” “JC” Higgins III, 75, of Glen Dale, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus, on Friday, August 14, 2020.