Darrel Paul Higginbotham

Heaven's gate swung gently open, the Master called softly, "Come," and you, dear one, took the Master's hand, and your work on earth was done. We'll never cease to miss you, and shed many silent tears, because we cannot share with you our hopes, our joys, our fears. But one day, in God's garden, when the Master calls us to come. You'll be at the gates with open arms and say to us, "Welcome Home!"

Darrel Paul Higginbotham bid farewell to his earthly life at 70 years of age on December 12, 2025. He was born in New Roads, LA to Calvin Higginbotham and Fannie Jarreau; and a long time resident of Denham Springs, LA. He worked in the oil and gas industry for over 50 years. In that time he learned multiple trades, and retired as a crane operator. He was affectionately known as 'Old Higg' to many of his friends and co-workers. He has been a long time supporter of St. Jude Children's Research hospital and volunteered his time to the church's building committee. He was a loving father and husband who never failed to support his family. He was such a great man that many people looked up to him as the father or grandfather figure in their lives.

He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Brenda Higginbotham; Their four children Jason Higginbotham, Lacy Pope, Samantha Cropsey, and Tiffney Carroll and Son-In-Law Victor Carroll. His grandchildren Jordan Kinchen and wife Carolyn, Tyler Kinchen, Devon Higginbotham and wife Elizabecca, Conner Higginbotham, Jocelyn Mayhone, David Poole, Mahala Cropsey, Annaliese Pope and Kaysen Higginbotham. His great grandchildren Everett Kinchen and Sterling Kinchen. His step mother Sammy Higginbotham and siblings Donald Higginbotham and wife Linda, Dorothy Taylor, Novelyn Broom, Linda Lassiter and husband Adam, and Joseph Higginbotham and wife Amanda. Along with many loving nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by parents Calvin Higginbotham and Fannie Jarreau; daughter-in-law Carissa Higginbotham, and brothers-in-law Ronnie Taylor and Glen Broom.

Services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Gray's Creek Baptist Church in Denham Springs, LA. The wake will begin at noon and service begins at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers Darrel has asked that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research.