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Lester Leroy Higgins

August 31, 1934 - June 5, 2021
Service
Temple Baptist Church
4301 Thomason Dr,
Midland, TX 79703
Thursday 6/10, 11:00 am
Memorial Service

Lester Leroy Higgins of Midland, a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on June 5, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old. His memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:00AM at Temple Baptist Church in Midland. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons Caleb Higgins, Nathan Patterson, Daniel Owen, Billy Laminack, Michael Laminack, Blake Higgins, and Tanner Young.

Lester was born in Texas on August 31, 1934. He was one of eight children. He moved to California with his family where he met his wife Linda Lanell James. They were married for 68 years. Lester had many jobs, always wanting to learn new skills but was finally able to get back to Texas to work in the oil fields. Lester was a hard worker and continued working until May of 2021.

Lester had faith in God and lived a Christian life. He loved to lead the signing and often played his harmonica in church.

Lester shared the plan of salvation often but also shared by his daily life. Lester and Linda had five children. James Higgins preceded him in death (Patti), Betty Patterson, Shirley Owen (Danny), Leslie Laminack (Kerry), and Philip Higgins (Lisa).

They have 13 grandchildren. Rebecca Arons, Caleb Higgins, Nathan Patterson, Cassandra Walters, Shirlinda Savahl (Sharief), Carol Danford, Daniel Owen, Billy Laminack (Lacie), Michael Laminack (Sarah), Blake Higgins (Kristi), Ali Young, Tanner Young, and Hannah Higgins. Lester is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren. Tristen Patterson, Samantha Walters, Amaris and Aniyah Patterson; Maylinda, Owen, and Emily Savahl; Joshua and Colton McElhone, Dominic Danford, Samuel Owen, Levi Laminack, Kaylee, Ollie, Logan Laminack, Rickey and Adalaya Goforth, Kambri and Bryce Higgins, and Mason Young.

Grandpa loved taking his great-grandchildren and grandchildren for rides on his “mule.” He will be missed. He felt blessed to have a wonderful church family at Temple Baptist. Thanks to Br. Dennis Davis and the incredible staff at Midland Hospice who helped us make his last days easier.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.

Service
Temple Baptist Church
4301 Thomason Dr,
Midland, TX 79703
Map
Thursday 6/10, 11:00 am
Memorial Service

Lester Leroy Higgins of Midland, a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on June 5, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old. His memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:00AM at Temple Baptist Church in Midland. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons Caleb Higgins, NathanContinue Reading

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Chad Higgins left a message on June 9, 2021:
I want to extend my deepest condolences to Aunt Lanell and the rest of the family. I only met my great uncle Lester once that I can recall, but I have heard so many great stories of him and my Grandfather (his brother Charles). Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Jim and Marilyn McCracken left a message on June 9, 2021:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a good man. Lester was always kind and caring anytime we saw him! I know he will leave a void here on earth but the angels sang when he entered into heaven! No pain, no sorrow, just joy unspeakable!
Kari Maldonado (Roff) left a message on June 9, 2021:
Just wanted to offer my deepest condolences to Aunt Lanell and family. For the short time I knew Uncle Lester, he was a sweet man. I know he is seeing a joy like no other. Love and Prayers, Kari
Sue Sigamoney (Littman) left a message on June 9, 2021:
Remembered Joy...I could not stay another day to love or laugh or work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way and if my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy... Thoughts and prayers to my cousins and family of Uncle Lester. It has been many years since I was at a family reunion and last as a young adult, but I have memories of uncle Lester and how he and Aunt Lanell took care of Grandma Higgins and always opened his home when we came back to the US.
Amber Anderson left a message on June 8, 2021:
Aunt Lenell, I am so sorry for your loss. U will be in my prayers. ❤️ Amber
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Mandi Dendy left a message on June 7, 2021:
Leslie, Your sweet daddy will be missed! He was a great man, they don't make them like him any more! I am keeping your whole family lifted up in prayers and sending you all big hugs! I love you all soo much!
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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