Mitchell William Higgs
November 5, 1964 ~ January 27, 2016
Mitchell William Higgs, 61, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Mitch was born on November 5, 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Kenneth Jerry and Betty Virginia (Lamp) Higgs. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years Arla Michelle (Kirkpatrick) Higgs.
After high school, Mitch attended college and served in the United States Air Force. He taught himself mechanics and became a successful engineer. Mitch enjoyed flying remote control helicopters, reading Issac Asimov, and traveling.
His motto was Live Well, Laugh Often and Love Always.
His memory will forever be treasured by his daughters Julia Blaschak (Mark) and Amanda McCormick (Thomas); grandchildren Darien and Evan; 2 sisters, Joyce Baldauf and Barbara Block; 3 brothers, Kenneth, Mark, and Rodger Higgs.
Visitation will be held from 2 PM until time of memorial services at 3 PM Saturday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton.
Rev. Larry Barkley will preside.
Interment will be in New Cumberland Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard and the United States Air Force.
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Mitchell William Higgs, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Air Force Veteran, Mitchell William Higgs, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Amanda, I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He was always kind to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray you find comfort and peace in God during this difficult time.