Mr. William Terrell “Ted” Higginbotham

Mr. William Terrell “Ted” Higginbotham, age 85, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home.

Born September 15, 1936 in Toccoa, he was the son of the late Guy and Mary Whitehead Higginbotham.

He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was a United States Air Force Veteran.  Ted worked at Larry Dodd’s Service Station for many years.

Family members include his wife, Valerie Peyton Higginbotham; son, Keith Higginbotham of Toccoa; granddaughters, Madi Loudermilk and Steven and Skyler Higginbotham; grandson, Caleb Higginbotham and Victoria; three great-grandchildren, River Grace Higginbotham, Willow Rose Higginbotham, and Stevie James Loudermilk; brother, James Milton Higginbotham; sister-in-law, Virginia Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, James Kevin Higginbotham.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Friday, March 25, 2022 at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Stacy Penland and the Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating.

Cremation will follow.

Charles Cheek, Pudden Rumsey, George Neal and David Simon will serve as pallbearers.

Flowers are optional.  Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Liberty Baptist Church.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mr. William Terrell “Ted” Higginbotham.