Andrew Lionel

Higdon

Andrew Lionel Higdon of Maryneal, Texas, was born September 19, 1936, in Murfreesboro, TN. Passed away on September 18, 2023, at the age of 86. Andrew passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Andy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Riddle Higdon, and their three children. Chris Higdon & and his wife Cheryl of Colorado Springs, CO. Deborah Wolfe & and her husband William of Paradise, TX, Sarah Moss, and her husband Brian of Maryneal, TX. Andy has eleven grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, plus one on the way. Brothers Ed Higdon of Kentucky, Milton Doyle of Nevada, and Sister Nina Pierce of Georgia. Preceded in death by His Father George Higdon, Mother Elise Mae Higdon-Doyle, and Stepfather Henry Doyle. Siblings Ray Higdon, Wayne Higdon, Josephine Martin, Carole Fuets, Patricia Bogen, Grandson Joshua Higdon.

Andy served in the U.S. Navy for one year and the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He was a farmer and truck driver after retiring from the military. He served on the Maryneal Volunteer fire dept. His hobbies included gardening, playing 42, Rook, and horseshoes. He loved animals and his church, Maryneal Church of Christ.  Andy was known as an honest, hardworking, Christian man. He traveled to Zambia Africa several times to help with medical mission work.

The family has chosen not to have a public service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Zambia mission fund at PO BOX 3393, Abilene TX. 79604 or Hendrick Hospice Care of Abilene.

Andy was a wonderful husband, father, and friend.