Samuel E. Higgens
Samuel E. Higgens
Samuel (Sam) Eugene Higgens, 95, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024. Born on December 15, 1928, Sam is preceded in death by his father and mother, Russell Higgens and N. Elizabeth Higgens and his beloved wife of 46 years, M. Patricia Higgens.
Sam enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. in October of 1946, served for 5 years, which included the Korean War, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Seargent.
After a long career with Westinghouse, Sam spent many years traveling, RVing and spending time with family, including his 5 children: Richard Higgens, Timothy Higgens, Lynn Garcia, Brian Higgens and Gail Whitehead; 10 grandchildren: Christina (Tina) Higgens, Nathaniel (Nathan) Higgens, Ryan Higgens, Eric Higgens, Tracy Winder, Wayne Winder, Catherine (Cate) Winder, Miriam (Becky) Jackson and Sarah Jackson; 10 great grandchildren: Evangeline (Evie) Higgens, Adam Higgens, John (Jack) Higgens, Lilly Higgens, Veydah Winder, Zekyron (Kyron) Winder, Antonio (Milo) Escobar, Bridget Thornton, Steele Thornton and Meadow Higgens.
Family and friends may visit on Wednesday September 18, 2024 from 11:00-12:00 PM with a service to follow at 12:00pm at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care, P.A. 495 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146. Interment will follow at Druid Ridge Cemetery at approximately 1:30pm.