Chris Carden Higginbotham

Chris Carden Higginbotham, age 46, of Lordsburg, NM, originally from Sayre, passed away on March 5, 2014. Graveside service and interment will be Wednesday March 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm at Bethel Baptist Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday March 11, 2014 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Chris was preceded in death by his father Clifford Edward Higginbotham and his grandmother Chalmer Yates Sargent. Chris is survived by his wife Cindy, and his sons, Ahren and Harry; mother, Betty Sargent Higginbotham; and brother, Steven Edward Higginbotham, of Gardendale; brother, Jeffrey Clark Higginbotham (Becky) and sister, Carol Ann Morgan (Timothy) of Warrior; brother, Richard Michael Murphy of Adamsville; brother, Leslie Alan Murphy (Melodea) of Ohio; many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Chris will be remembered always for his unique life. As a child he was diagnosed with a lifelong kidney illness which led to him receiving a transplanted kidney from his mother Betty. The years surrounding those events were filled with hospitalizations, medications and tests. Despite these, Chris lived a life of courage and enthusiasm. As a youngster he was well known for his skill playing pool at the local café, He loved his motorcycles, three-wheeler and his Honda Odyssey, which he even convinced his grandmother to drive. He loved golf and spent as much time as possible on local courses. Chris participated in the Transplant Olympics in the category of golf. One of his favorite activities was planning pranks with his brother Jeff Higginbotham. Chris graduated from Corner High School where he was quite popular. His two favorite “partners in crime” were his best friend Billy Hinkle and his cousin Wendy Sargent Hill. He went on to the University of Alabama in Birmingham and earned a degree in Criminal Justice. Afterwards he went to work for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. Later on he was offered an opportunity with FedEx, which eventually took him, his wife Cindy and son, Ahren and Harrison to Lordsburg, NM. To the delight of his family, Chris was an excellent father to his sons Ahren and Harrison and his stepson Matthew Cole, and was a loyal husband to his wife Cindy. To family and friends, Chris was loved beyond measure and will be remembered for his courage, sense of humor, determination and work ethic. He brought much joy to many people and will live on in the hearts and memories of all. The family may be contacted for preferences pertaining to flowers and donations. Chris also has a Facebook page, Chris Higginbotham Memorial, for posting remembrances and locating information. New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home, Dora directing 205-648-2323

Chris Carden Higginbotham

November 6, 1967 - March 5, 2014