James “Jim” W. Higby

James "Jim" W. Higby, age 94, entered his eternal rest with his family at his side on Monday, October 29, 2012 at his home in Smith Center, KS. He was born May 18, 1918 in Mountain Grove, MO to Rev. George and Nellie (Hunt) Higby. He was a farmer.
Survivors include sons James (Carolyn) of Custer, WA, Wesley (Dianne) of Lebanon, KS and Clinton (Ellen) of Salina, KS; daughters Nellie (Leroy) Quade of Salina, KS and Georgia Lytle of McCracken, KS; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, step great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; extended family; special friends Betty Lee & Betty Jacobs; many friends from church, wellness center, pharmacy & grocery store.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, November 2, 2012 at the mortuary.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the First Christian Church in Smith Center, KS.
Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.
The family requests memorial contributions be given to the Jim Higby Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the mortuary.
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