James Lewis Higgs, son of Margaret Howey and the late Earnest Roy Higgs, was born on March 14, 1961 in Bridgeton, New Jersey and departed this life on May 19, 2020 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 59 years.

Mr. Higgs was a former construction worker.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Howey of Mullica Hill, New Jersey; by three sisters, Connie Bourque of Florida, Debbie Gaffney of Mullica Hill, New Jersey and Nancy Vanneman of Pittsgrove, New Jersey; and by three brothers, Earnest Higgs Jr. of Utah, John Higgs, and Jerry Buckson of Millville, New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Higgs; by his brother, Pete Buckson; by his paternal grandparents, John and Marjorie Higgs; and by his maternal grandparents, Edward and Elizabeth Howey.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.