James E. Higgins Obituary
The world bids farewell to James E. Higgins of Vandalia, Ohio, departing on April 11, 2026 at the age of 97. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Higgins and Florence Higgins; his wife Eleanor Elizabeth Higgins; his grandson Derek Higgins; and his close friend Mary Bannister.
He is survived by: his children, Maureen DesMarais (Tom), Shawn Higgins (Debbie) and Colleen Moore (TJ); his grandchildren, Tad DesMarais, Paul DesMarais, Phil DesMarais, Eleanor Isaac (Chance), Travis DesMarais (Alexandra), Sara Noble (James) and Jared DesMarais; his children, Megan Higgins (Berni Kronawetter), Patrick Woods (Emily), Brea De La (Anissa) and Erin Moore; his great grandchildren, Tommy DesMarais III, Lukas DesMarais, Noah DesMarais, Isaac Ryan, Sophia Isaac, Addison Noble, John Noble and Tatum Nielsen-Moore; and his close friends, Ann and David Carpenter.
If desired, memorial contributions can be made to Affinity Hospice at https://affinityhealthmanagement.com.
