Robert F. “Bob” Higginbotham, 79

Robert F. “Bob” Higginbotham, 79 years of Hicksville, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bob was born December 27, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late George and Geneva (Howard) Higginbotham. He married Sharon L. Barry on August 23, 1963, in Hilliard, Ohio, and she survives. Bob worked as a lineman for Indiana Michigan Electric for 20 years. He enjoyed restoring and rebuilding antique cars, camping, fishing, and traveling.

Surviving is his wife, Sharon, of Hicksville; three children, Lisa Spangler of Spencerville, Indiana, Todd Higginbotham of Hicksville, and Rob Higginbotham; three grandchildren, Danielle, Ryan, and Hayden; one brother, Ralph Higginbotham of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Brenda Strong of North Lewisburg, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Barb Evans, and Vicki Curtis.

Visitation for Robert F. “Bob” Higginbotham will begin beginning at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, in Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 706 North Main Street, Hicksville, followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m., with Patricia Peter, Celebrant, officiating. Interment will follow in Six Corners Cemetery, Hicksville.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family or memories may be shared at www.oberlinturnbull.com.

Visitation

Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home

  • 706 North Main Street
    Hicksville, Ohio 43526

Funeral Service

Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home

  • 706 North Main Street
    Hicksville, Ohio 43526

Interment following the service

Six Corners Cemetery

  • State Route 2
    Hicksville, OH 43526

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