Oner J. Higginbotham, affectionately known as “Higgi”, 87, Noblesville, died on April 20 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on Sept. 27, 1927 to John and Nannie Mae (Wood) Higginbotham in London, Ky.
Mr. Higginbotham served in the United States Army from Feb. 16, 1946 to Aug. 16, 1947. Oner then worked for Firestone, retiring after 42 years. He was active in the American Legion and with the Masonic Lodge. Oner loved farming and raising Black Angus cattle.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Lucille (Heiny) Higginbotham; sons, Bob (Cheri) of Noblesville, Bill (Jenny) of Westfield, and Jim of Noblesville; sisters, Ida Tishner and Ethel Marcum; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and nine half-brothers and sisters.
In addition to his parents, Oner was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally Ann; four brothers; and two sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Clarksville Christian Church, 16600 Lehr St., Noblesville.
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