Billy Devone Higgs

Billy Devone Higgs, 81, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Billy was raised in Roundhill, Kentucky, in Butler County. He retired from Kitchen Kompact after 38 years of employment. He loved mowing grass and working with his hands. Billy could be found at all hours in his garage working or tinkering on something.

He was born on December 5, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Jacob Higgs, Sr., and Ivol (Davis) Higgs. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Esther Higgs; daughter, Renda Grawitch and her husband, Chris; sister, Brenda Abernathy; brother-in-law, Keith Rein; and 2 grandchildren.

Billy is survived by his children, Thomas Higgs, David (Sarah) Higgs, Jacob "J.B." (Lori) Higgs, and Anna Maria (Gary) Higgs-Gray; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Betty (Lealand) Joyce, Barry (Janie) Higgs, Dolly Rein, Jacob (Nancy) Higgs, Jr., and Michael (Stephanie) Higgs.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Ebenezer Church Cemetery in Memphis, Indiana.

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