David Earl Higginbotham, 65, of Greenwood, MS, died Monday, February 19, 2019 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2019 at Odd Fellows East Cemetery. Rev. Dennis McKay will officiate the service. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.  Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Williams & Lord Funeral Home.

Mr. Higginbotham was born October 11, 1952 in Calhoun County to David Higginbotham and Ethelene Brassfield, he grew up there before settling in Greenwood. He was of the Baptist faith and a devout believer. He enjoyed Nascar Racing, football at Ole Miss and wrestling. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jerry Higginbotham, and sister, Alice Faye Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Ida Faye Higginbotham of Greenwood, MS; daughters, Teresa Lee Bullard and husband, Jerry of Bruce, MS and Christy Higginbotham of Calhoun County, MS; sons, Virgil Earp of Mountain Grove, MO, Sherman Rape III of Greenwood, MS, John Rape of Greenwood, MS, and Mickey Rape of Greenwood, MS, and numerous grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be friends and family. Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.