Edward Warren Higginbotham, 63, of Newnan, GA, passed away, on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his residence.

Ed was born on November 9, 1960, in Birmingham, AL, and grew up in Autaugaville, AL. He was the son of the late Emmett Higginbotham and the late Verna Marie Yeager Higginbotham.Edward made his living as an air traffic controller for the FAA and had a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Technology. He enjoyed gardening and growing Japanese maple trees. He loved his 7 dachshunds, especially Zephyr, who was awarded a dual championship title. Zephyr was a loyal dog to Ed and watched over him religiously as he worked around his home. He was even known to take motorcycles rides with Ed. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Kaye McRee (Gene).

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Valerie Higginbotham;sons, Daniel Higginbotham (Taylor Rice) of Las Vegas, NV and Michael Higginbotham (Emilie) of Lithia, FL; grandchildren, Ashton Rice of Las Vegas, NV and (due in January) Wren Higginbotham of Lithia, FL; brothers, Wayne Higginbotham (Stephanie) of Madison, AL, Bradly Higginbotham (Dagmar) of San Antonio, TX, Dennis Higginbotham (Joanie) of Pittsburg, KS, and Lynn Higginbotham (Tracy) of Madison, AL; brother-in-law, Steve Harlow (Linda Pearn) of Bonney Lake, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Ed's life will be held in the spring of 2025 and will be announced then.

In lieu of flowers the family requests, a donation to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University , buy a stranger lunch, or plant a Japanese maple tree in memorium of Ed.

Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Edward Higginbotham, please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares.com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.