BREMEN – Bobby Joe Newton Higgins, 58, of Bremen, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 4:46 p.m. at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Ind. Born May 12, 1965 in Muhlenberg County, he was a Boilermaker with Local Union 40, and a member of Gillian Ridge Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert, and Vernell Higgins.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Breeden Higgins; stepchildren, Eric (Lana) Fisher, and Nicole Gamble; grandchildren, Robbie Gamble, Jordyn Gamble, Fisher Gamble, Karsen Fisher, and Camryn Fisher; sister, Tammy (Mark) Wilkins; niece, Cassie (Travis) Loney; and great-niece, Sterling Loney.
Funeral services will be Saturday July 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. J.W. Haire officiating. Burial will follow in Brier Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Boilermaker Rites at 6:00 p.m. Online Condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
