Christopher D. Higgerson's Obituary
Christopher D. Higgerson, age 50, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in his home with his mother by his side. Christopher was born on June 30, 1961 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Freddie Dwight and Kathryn (Shaw) Higgerson. He was a 1978 graduate of Pinckneyville Community High School and was employed as a carpenter and a farmer. Christopher had many hobbies. Survivors include his mother, Kathryn Higgerson of Coulterville, IL; two sons, Daniel Higgerson of Carbondale, IL and Christopher Higgerson II of Carbondale, IL; one brother, Michael (Stacey) Higgerson of Glen Carbon, IL; one sister, Kellie (John) Owens of Benton, IL; niece and nephew, Samantha and Colton Higgerson; and one uncle, Bill Higgerson of Pinckneyville, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie D. Higgerson; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Lula Higgerson; and maternal grandfather, Horace Shaw. Graveside services will be held at Cottom Cemetery, Denmark, IL on Tuesday January 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Tim McIntyre officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made to the family for a monument for Christopher Higgerson. For more information or to sign an online guest register, please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com
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