James “Jim” L. Higgs of Dexter, Missouri passed away on January 27, 2023. He was born November 1, 1943, in Gatewood, Missouri to Thomas Lloyd and Louella Higgs. He was joined in marriage to Violet M. Gardner on August 29, 1970, in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Jim was a longtime employee of Arvin Automotive, retiring after 30 years, a member of the Dexter Masonic Lodge No. 532 AF & AM, and a member of the Harvest Assembly of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters: Rosalie Johnson, Mary Martin, and Betty McElroy.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years; daughter, Vickie Higgs and Derek Driskill (significant other); grandchildren, Taylor Winstead, Krysta (Kyle) Souleyrette, and Andrew Soule.

He will be greatly missed by a host of friends and family.

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Caroline Dowdy Cemetery.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Greater Missouri Chapter Alzheimer's Association, 9370 Olive Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63132.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.