Carl Higgins

Carl D. Higgins, 79, of Spring Township, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 10:49 am in Reading Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sara E. (Miller) Higgins. Born in Hopkins, Missouri, Mr. Higgins was the son of the late Guy Mainard Higgins and Florence Irene (Orman) Higgins. He attended Calvary Bible Fellowship Church in Sinking Spring and was an avid fisherman, woodworker and enjoyed bowling. Mr. Higgins served in the United States Marine Corp and began working at FW Woolworth in Iowa at an early age. He retired from Pacific Bell in California as a manager and worked part time at Hechinger and Home Depot, both in Wyomissing. In addition to his wife, Mr. Higgins is survived by his daughters Joanna L. Roche, wife of David R. Roche of Kenhorst and Pamela J. Higgins at home and was preceded in death by his daughter Teresa A. Niemand, July 28, 2017. He is also survived by his grandchildren David M. Roche; Christopher D. Roche; Zackary Fensler; Jake Niemand; Ashley Niemand; Avery B. Higgins and his great grandchildren Edwin Rebeiro; Timothy Roche; Mazie Roche and Brianna Roche. Also surviving are his siblings Cora Lucille Joseph of Iowa; Carol Ann Taylor of Iowa and Garry Higgins of Iowa and was preceded in death by his brother Verlin Higgins.
Memorial Service will be held in Calvary Bible Fellowship Church 4891 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reverend Paul Harvey will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive relatives and friends in Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Saturday 10:00 am to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary Bible Fellowship Church at the above address in memory of Mr. Carl D. Higgins. Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com