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Wayne T. Higginbottom

October 21, 1930 — July 24, 2022

Wayne T. Higginbottom was born October 21, 1930 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Samuel and Vio Tull Higginbottom.

Mr. Higginbottom graduated from Selmer High School. Following graduation he joined the United States Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Higginbottom retired from the Tennessee Division of Forestry and also farmed. Reading, walking his property and watching wildlife, going to the mountains and Pickwick to see the eagles, and listening to bluegrass were some of Mr. Higginbottom's favorite activities. He was also the family historian and enjoyed "roaming" wherever the road might take him. Thursdays were always reserved for "loafing." Mr. Higginbottom was a faithful member of the Fourth Street church of Christ in Selmer and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Higginbottom departed this life on July 24, 2022 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 91 Years, 9 Months, 3 Days. He is survived by three daughters: Patricia McCullar and husband Jacky and Cathy Higginbottom, all of Selmer, TN and Linda Higginbottom and companion Randy McEoin of Riverside, CA; a son, Gary Higginbottom and companion Gina Hamm of Selmer, TN; eight grandchildren: Jay Johnson and wife Amanda, Trisha Hurst and husband Brian, Nathan Locke, Duane Commiato, Randi Willis, Stephen McCullar, Michael McCullar, and Matthew McCullar; four great-grandchildren: Kaylee Hurst, Hazel Locke, Dax Commiato, and Ethan Commiato; a sister, Jo Doris Phillips of Cedar Park, TX; and many extended family and friends.

Memorials may be made to a veteran's organization of the donor's choice or the Fourth Street church of Christ.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Visitation

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Service

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Cemetery

Lake Hill Memorial Gardens

3320 Main St, Bethel Springs, TN 38315

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