Jacksonville Retired Firefighters
Association
HIGGINBOTHAM Sidney H. Sid Higginbotham, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, April
23, 2015. A native of Jacksonville, FL, Sid was a lifelong Christian of Baptist faith.
He served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Army. He was known by many to be very
generous and a true gentleman. His passions were his family and building the American
Dream for countless people across Northeast Florida. He was respected and admired
throughout the community and brought integrity to the construction industry. His
reputation was second to none and his beautiful custom homes resulted in numerous
awards and accolades. He was a retired JFRD Lt. Assigned to station #2 and treasured
his time as a firefighter. He loved to pick and sing old time country and bluegrass
music, and eating country cooking. He was a great joke and story teller. He also
loved hunting, fishing and spending time at the Salt Spring Scrub. He enjoyed watching
old western shows and the Atlanta Braves on TV. He is survived by his wife Barbara
and predeceased by his wife Charlotte, their son Gene and his brother David. Survivors
include his son Roger (Karol), and grandchildren Hannah (Carson), Kyle and Sara;
his sister Gladys, his sister in law Glory; stepson Frank (deceased) (Teresa); stepdaughter
Jackie and grandchildren Matthew, Wesley, Douglas, Dillon and Zachary. Arrangements
for the Celebration of His Life was handled by Hardage-