Freddy Anderson Higgins, age 81

Freddy Anderson Higgins, age 81, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

He was the son of the late Columbus "Lum" Higgins and the late Lula Bradford Higgins and a native of Rutherford County. Freddy was a retired minister and served in the mission field for over 20 years.

Freddy was preceded in death by brothers Ervin Higgins, Kenneth Higgins and J. D. McCurry.

He is also survived by his wife Anita Killian Higgins with whom he spent 61 years of marriage, daughters Sheila West (Scott) of Rutherfordton, Regina Kegley (Felix) of Rutherfordton, sons Furman Higgins of Gastonia, Gary Higgins (Susan) of Prosperity, SC, sister Mary Arrowood of Rutherfordton, brothers Jim Higgins of Green Creek, Charles Higgins (Mary) of Rutherfordton, Donald Higgins of Cowpens, SC, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren.

The Funeral service was held at Fork Creek Baptist Church on August 19 with Rev. Billy Cogdell and Rev. Thomas Abrams.