David H. Higgins

Richmond, Ohio - David H. Higgins Sr., 89 of Richmond township died on Wednesday May 3, 2006, in Jefferson, Ohio. He was born on June 19, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio to Howard D. and Nina (Markum) Higgins. Mr. Higgins was a 1934 graduate of Central High School in Cleveland and attended Cleveland State and Case Western Reserve Universities. He was a police officer for the City of Cleveland of over 27 years retiring in 1972. Moving to Richmond township in 1968, Mr. Higgins owned and operated a dairy farm and Kimdorf Kennels. In his retirement he helped build houses and did concrete work. Mr. Higgins was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and of Mount Sinai Baptist Church of Cleveland. He married his loving wife Marian D. Perry of thirty-two years on August 14, 1969. Mr. Higgins was a caring father to his son and his eight stepchildren, sharing love and time with them and his grandchildren. He loved fishing, hunting and was an avid reader. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Nathaniel Huff; a brother, Paul Higgins and two sisters, Florence Clark and Mildred Mitchell. Survivors include his wife of Richmond, sons David H. Higgins Jr. of Cleveland, Daniel E. Huff of Richmond, David J. Huff of California, Jonathan Huff of Cleveland, Rueben D. Huff and Floyd E. Huff both of Richmond; daughters Glenda J. (James) Holden of Perrysburg, and Marian S. Armstrong of Ashtabula; ten loving grandchildren, Aisha, Tiffiny, Kyle, Danielle, Jacinta, Robert, Itia, Treasure, Marian Suzanne and Alexander; and six great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Noon at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 134 Prospect Street, Andover, Ohio with Bishop Floyd E. Perry officiating. Private burial of Cremated remains will be in Dart Cemetery in Richmond. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of services at noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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