Glenn Joseph Higginbotham

Glenn Joseph Higginbotham, 57, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. He was a "roughneck" and a tugboat Captain for many years. He loved to fish, sit at the "point", and fill the breeze, listening to his music while watching the tugs go by. He loved his family and especially the children that filled his heart with love and happiness. "I am a "SIMPLE MAN". Survivors include mother, Dorothy Jane Higginbotham; one son, Glenn Derrick Higginbotham; two grandsons, Devan Ivory and Dakota Higginbotham; sisters, Mary and Russell Henry, Mona, Donna, Selina and husband Brian Holden, and Dorothy "DJ" Higginbotham; brothers, Davis and wife Cindy Higginbotham and Arvin and wife Melissa Higginbotham. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maxine Higginbotham; father, James Higginbotham; brother-in-laws, Charles "Moose" Bouillion and Steve Matte. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Calcasieu Point, 3955 Henry Puhe Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.