Cecil Robert Higgins
January 29, 1926 - July 13, 2019
CECIL HIGGINS Cecil Robert Higgins, age 93, of Fortuna, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born January 29, 1926 in Malloy, Iowa, a son of Frank Allen and Iva May (Hooker) Higgins. Cecil served in country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he lived in Illinois and Missouri where he did farm work. Survivors include a sister, Doris Higgins of Wheaton, Illinois; a niece, Debbie Chester; three nephews, Rodger Juliano, Scott Chester and Mike Chester and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings. Graveside services with military honors will be at 11:15 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2019 at Versailles Cemetery. A visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
CECIL HIGGINS Cecil Robert Higgins, age 93, of Fortuna, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born January 29, 1926 in Malloy, Iowa, a son of Frank... View Obituary & Service Information