Royal Earl Higgins, age 78 of Hazel Green, died Sunday at a local hospital. Mr. Higgins, a native of Idaho, has lived in Huntvsille for the past 20 years and was involved in the Aerospace Defense field. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Royal Higgins.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Higgins, four daughters, Patrica Higgins, Pamela Hohneke, Tanya Riccardelli, & Tasha Higgins, two brothers Jesse Higgins & John Barnard.
Arrangements are being handled by Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville, where the family will receive friends, Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Service will be Thursday at 1:00 PM, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on Sparkman Dr, with Bishop Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens.