John Edward Higgerson, departed this life on December 12, 2016, at his home in Niceville, Florida, at the age of 93.

John was born July 4, 1923, in New Madrid, MO, to the late Arthur and Nina Johnson Higgerson. He was married to Peggy Asanomi Higgerson, and she survives of the home.

He was an Air Force veteran, serving 23 years.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by one daughter, Doris Nice of Chesterfield, MO; two grandchildren, Jason (Shannon) Higgerson of Florissant, MO, and Ashley Nice  (James Gauvin) of Sevierville, TN; two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Jackson Higgerson; He also was survived by four sisters, June Miller of Arnold MO, Mary Julian of Evansville, IN, Norma Wilson of Ziegler, ILL, and Alice Powers of Fishers, IN., and one brother, Frank Higgerson, of East Prairie, MO; and one daughter-in-law, Barbara Higgerson, of Chesterfield, MO.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jack E. Higgerson; three brothers, Weldon, Robert, and Tommy Higgerson; and three sisters, Mona File, Louise Higgerson, and Merlene Mignoron.