Sherman Lee Higginbotham, 79, of Banner, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his home.
Sherman was born on February 19, 1939 in Vardaman to Charlie Higginbotham and Verdie Collums Higginbotham.
A master carpenter by trade, he enjoyed woodworking in his spare time along with outdoor activities that included hunting and fishing.
Sherman leaves behind his wife, Peggy Ann McCord Higginbotham; sons Donnie Lee Higginbotham of Nashville, and Gary Dean Higginbotham of Sarah, MS; daughters Pat Fortune of Cedar Bluff, AL, and Pam Eckles of Leesburg, AL; brother Carl Dean Higginbotham of Millington, TN; sister Lilly Clark of West Memphis, AR; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There will be a visitation with the family on Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. until noon at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce.
A funeral service honoring Sherman’s life will be held immediately following visitation in the chapel of the funeral home. The Reverend Jeff Dalton will officiate the service, with Reverend Lannis May assisting.
Sherman will be laid to rest after funeral services in the cemetery of Shady Grove Methodist Church, where he was a member.
Pallbearers include Jerry Bryant, Zachary Hall, Gary Higginbotham, Michael Higginbotham, Chris McCord and Kenneth Phillips.
Sherman was preceded in death by his mother and father; son Keith Higginbotham, brothers Charlie Fonzo Higginbotham and Bill Stone; and sister Margaret Newsome.