Jack Houston Higgins

Mr. Jack Houston Higgins, 80, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Brookstone Terrace. He was born July 12, 1930 in Grayson Co. VA to Carl Jackson and Violet Edwards Higgins. Mr. Higgins was co owner of Bingham Lumber Co. and a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church. He was a former Chief Officer of Clemmons Fire Department and Past President of Clemmons Civic Club. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Betty Higgins; a daughter, Cynthia Downs and husband Rick of Charlotte; two sons, Brent Higgins and Adam Higgins and wife Jamie, all of Clemmons; three grandchildren, Houston and Cheyenne Downs and Noah Higgins. He is also survived by his twin sister, June Smith of Martinsville, VA. A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 20, 2010 at Clemmons United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Portis officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory with military honors. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons Fire Department, PO Box 36. Clemmons, NC 27012. Online condolences may be made to www.hayworth-miller.com. Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel is serving the family.

Memorials:
Clemmons Fire Department, PO Box 36. Clemmons, NC 27012

Cemetery:
Westlawn Gardens of Memory

Visitation:
12:30pm - 02:00pm on August 20, 2010 at Clemmons United Methodist Church

Service:
Service at 02:00pm on August 20, 2010 at Clemmons United Methodist Church