Jason Michael Higgins, 48, of Forest City

Jason Michael Higgins, 48, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord July 28, 2026.

Born December 10, 1977, he was the son of the late Jackie and Judy Horner Higgins. He was a 1997 graduate of RS Central High School. Jason attended and graduated from Isothermal Community College. In 1988, at the age of 10, Jason was diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumor. At the age of 11, he suffered a stroke. This left Jason physically disabled and wheelchair bound. Despite all of this, Jason's unwavering faith and sense of humor allowed him to live his best life possible. He truly exuded a joy that could only be God-given.

Jason loved people and those around him. He could often be found at Owls games, a high school sports event supporting his nieces and nephew, family gatherings, and on Sunday mornings, the front row of Second Baptist Church. Jason taught us that our limitations are only in our minds. He taught us that if we approach life with love, faith, and a sense of humor, we can get through anything. He taught us to see the joy, the good, and the light in this world.

Jason was predeceased by his parents, and brother Buddy Higgins.

He is survived by his sister, Sherry Curtis and husband Gary, his aunt Frances Walker, uncles and aunts Bobby and Gaye Higgins, and Wayne and Pat Higgins, as well as nieces and nephews Autumn Curtis, CJ Curtis, Isaiah Hunt, and Bella Bridges.

The funeral was held August 1 at Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton with Rev. Dr. Keith Stephenson and Rev. Brandon Wood officiating.

Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 191 Green St., Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139 or Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, N.C. 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.