James DeWolf Higgins Obituary

We bid farewell to James DeWolf Higgins of Newnan, Georgia, born in Gallipolis, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 26, 2026 at the age of 80. James DeWolf touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Monroe Higgins and Mary Jenkins Higgins; his wife Kathryn A. Kelley; and his siblings, Elizabeth Higgins Bryan, Michael Vickroy Higgins and Melody Higgins Blanpied.

He is survived by: his son Joel Higgins of Newnan; his grandchildren, Jackson Higgins, Hannah Higgins, Harrison Higgins and Garrison Higgins of Fayetteville; his stepson Jeff Bailey (Rebekah Stivers) of Charlotte, NC; his granddaughter Emily Beavers; his great grandchild Radley Beavers of Blue Ridge, GA; his granddaughter Sarah Bailey; his great grandchildren, Brendan Bailey and Nolan Bailey of Blue Ridge, GA; his grandchildren, Alex Bailey of Charlotte, NC and Ashlyn Bailey of Wilmington, NC.; and his sister Garen Higgins Livingston of Concord, NC..