George Howard Higginbotham, age 53, of Porter, formerly of Richland Springs, passed from this earthly life into the loving arms of his Savior Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.  Howard fought a long, strong battle with cancer and is now free from the pain and suffering.

Howard is survived by his devoted Mother, Mary Eason and husband Ken, sisters; Debbie Maxcey of May, Karen Lapaglia of May, brothers; Larry Grant of Coleman and Jack Grant of Richland Springs and special niece, Elizabeth Miller of Baytown, Aunt Beverly Cohn of Conroe, formerly of Richland Springs.  Howard was preceded in death by his father, George Higginbotham of Porter, grandmother Mary Garner of Richland Springs and his brother in law, Mack Maxcey of May.

Howard will be buried in the Kidd Cemetery in Porter, TX.  A private eulogy will be held at Richland Springs Cemetery Saturday, April 22, at 2pm by Johnie Reeves, whom Howard dearly loved and respected.  Howard’s heart and spirit will always be at his home in Richland Springs on the MGM Ranch.