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Name:: Robert L. "Bobbie" Higgins
Date of Death:: May 14, 2012

Battle Creek

Robert L. “Bobbie” Higgins, age 61, of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012.

He was born in Battle Creek on February 15, 1951 to Ervine and Ethel Mae (Bailey) Higgins.

Bobbie raced at Galesburg Speedway, one year winning the track championship.

He enjoyed cars and they were his passion in life.

Bobbie was in the used car business for over 30 years working with his Uncle Bill at Sundown Motors.

Bobbie enjoyed talking to people especially about cars. He will be dearly missed by all.

Bobbie is survived by his 3 uncles, Edsol Higgins, David Higgins Jr. , Bill Higgins, many cousins and his special cat Suzie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, David and Mollie Higgins.

Visitation: Friday May 18, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens.

Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday,May 19, 2012 at Spencer’s.

Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens.

www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

#1 James Higgins 2012-05-16 02:11 Robert, go rest high on that mountain, hold your mom and dad that you have missed for so many years, your free of your suffering and lonliness, you were loved by many even if they did not say it but you made a diffearance in all of us one way or another. Rest in Peace Rober tyour number has been called, show them what you got on the track up in the Perly Gates. Quote

#2 Shelley McGhee 2012-05-16 10:36 My deepest sympathy to the family. Bobbie I am going to miss you waving at me when I would come home from TN. Chatting with you from time to time. You always had a good joke, a beautiful smile and a laugh that would fill the room…I will miss you…Give my dad a big hug on the golden streets from me. Love you both.. Quote

#3 Ed and Sally Slayton 2012-05-16 14:05 Bobbie, Ed & I are going to miss "race car extraordinaire". Your voice mail messages will be missed…you came up with the funniest things and we will miss chatting with you in our backyard. Most of all we will just miss you being you. Rest now Quote

#4 Mary Brandt 2012-05-16 17:32 It was my great pleasure to of talked to Bobbie just approx. 2 weeks before his passing . We talked about GOD mostly . He loved and missed his parents and grandparents . Bobbie was lonely . He is not lonely any more ! Bobbie is with his family and our LORD and SAVIOR —- see you soon Bobbie 'my friend' .
Thank you Jesus ! Quote

#5 Gail Barnes 2012-05-17 09:14 Go to your peace & rest. I will miss you so much more than you know. Give "DAD" a kiss for me - I miss him too. Your great advise and racing skills are going ot be missed greatly. "World Famous Bob Higgins" you know that flashy #33 car and the Big Friendly guy who drove it. I love you still - Be sure you visit with everyone up there and I am sure you and Dale Earnhardt have already sat down to talk racing - and maybe even ran a few laps together - XoXo - Sweet peace for you forever more Quote

#6 Debi Arnett Henry 2012-05-18 09:50 Robert, even though the last time we saw each other was 10 years ago at my brother Chris' funeral I will miss you. Please give Chris, my grandma & Aunt Molly a big hug for me, the same big hug you gave me at Chris' funeral. Quote

#7 jeff rugg 2012-05-18 10:19 bob i wont be at the service tomorrow as i cant see you this way,its not the picture i want of you.i will always remeber the goodtimes and how great you always were to me,you have always been a second father to me and i love you as if you were my very own dad. i think back about how when we were out buying racecar parts or a 62 chevy how you always would tell me never be to eager.it saddens me to think we didnt talk for the last year especially over something so stupid.regardless i will miss you.you know you were a great caring person who gave me good advice &help during my times of trouble.i never got the chance to tell you how much fun i had the day we drove to detroit and picked up that 61 pontiac and drove to the cracker barrell and that 421 was like nothing id ever heard.i wont say goodbye bobby ill say im looking forward to seeing you again.until then please know that i love you and i will miss you dearly…as always jeff rugg Quote

#8 laura rugg 2012-05-18 10:22 bob i will miss you deeply…you will always hold a special place in my heart…ill miss our long phone calls too…well until we meet again bob i love you Quote

#9 Mark Howell 2012-05-18 17:08 Farewell, my dear cousin (who was more like a brother to me). I loved Robert and everything about him…his wonderful sense of humor, his quick wit, his outstanding personality, and his understanding of life and his fellow man. Robert had a hard life that included the loss of his mother at a very young age, and he ended up being raised (for the most part) by his grandparents, David and Molly Higgins. Robert loved racing cars (and working on them). And, when I moved from California back to Michigan in '96, I asked Robert if he'd drive my '74 Chevy Nova back for me (which he did). As far as I know, this was the only time that Robert was able to enjoy a cross-country journey. I know that he truly enjoyed making the trip, and I am so happy that I was able to help him enjoy making such a journey. Robert was a great human being with a wonderful soul. I can only say that I was happy to be a part of his family and his life. Thanks, Robert. I'll always love you. Your cousin Mark Howell Quote

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