Alan Higgins, 57, of Netawaka, KS passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. at his home of natural causes. He was born September 5, 1953 in Casa Grande, AZ the son of Jack Curtis and Elsie Faye (Huffman) Higgins.
Alan had lived in the Jackson County communities for 17 years working as a roofing contractor. He owned and operated Higgins Construction.
Survivors include 6 daughters, Holly Ball of California, Candy Lynn Callen of Idaho, Alaina and Laura Marie Henderson both of Tuscan, AZ and Jessica Lee Ireland and Jennifer Shay Hards both of Holton, KS; 2 sisters, Thelma Bolin of Valley Springs, CA and Betty Hower of Whiting, KS; a brother, Jacks Higgins of Las Vegas, NV; 14 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Higgins.
Alan was cremated. The family will greet friends 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Alan Higgins Memorial Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.