Larry Allen Higgs, age 73, of Hudson, KY, passed away Friday, (January 29, 2021) at his residence.
He was born on January 20, 1948 in Hudson, KY, the son of the late Raymond R. and Louise Fentress Higgs.
He was a disabled – retired U.S. Army veteran serving his country for seven years. He was a vehicle and truck mechanic while in the military. He worked on the railroad for two years and then worked for the Civil Service for ten years. He had a special gift for woodworking. His hobby involved making and refinishing all kinds of furniture and household items. He was a member of Hudsonville Masonic Lodge #262 since 1976. He graduated from Breckinridge County High School.
He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Glanelene Skaggs Higgs, his four children, Marsena Harkin (David), Tim Higgs (Teresa Bush), Larie Skaggs (Mike A.) and James R. Higgs; four step-children, Jennifer Carter (Anthony), D. Mike Skaggs (Sarah Cecil), Hazel M. Baker and Matthew Skaggs (Jessica D.); one foster daughter, Dawn Cook; and brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Hazel Higgs of Hudson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. CST Wednesday, (February 3, 2021) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Burial will be in the Hudson Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday and from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com.
