Clinton Joseph Higginbotham

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 1:00 pm in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Clinton Joseph 'Hick' Higginbotham, 88, who passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006 at his residence. Rev. O. Joseph Breaux, Pastor of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, will conduct the funeral service. Interment will take place in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Scott. Mr. Higginbotham, a resident of Lafayette, was the son of the late Ernest Higginbotham, Jr. of Higginbotham, LA and the former Agatha Guidry of Church Point, LA. Hick was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was retired from USL as an Associate Professor in the College of Agriculture. Hick was the manager of the USL creamery for 35 years. During his career at USL, Hick helped many young men through school to achieve their goal of completing a college degree. He assisted students who were financially unable to attend college by finding them jobs, clothing, and a place to stay even if it meant housing students in his own home. Hick was always there when a young man needed encouragement, always there to act as a father, friend, or older brother. Hick's greatest joys were fishing and cooking at the camp with his bouree friends. He always had a thriving garden and was always willing to share with neighbors and friends. He will be sadly missed by his family and many dear friends. The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana for their devoted service during his illness. The family would also like to especially thank Dr. Bill Bernard who was not only his doctor but a very good and close friend. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Atkins of Fort Worth, TX; one son, Don Higginbotham and wife, Sandy both of Lafayette; five grandchildren, Jim Higginbotham, Bill Higginbotham, Amy Carlin, Winn Atkins, and Mitchell Atkins; eight great grandchildren, Ross Higginbotham, Grant Higginbotham, William Hayes Atkins, Reed Atkins, Talmidge Atkins, Vanson Atkins, Mickey Atkins, and Campbel Atkins; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Latiolais of Lafayette, and Mrs. John McMillan; one step sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Leleux of Crowley; and one step brother, Patrick Higginbotham. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Georgie Higginbotham; two sisters, Alice Menard, and Rena Latiolais; and one step brother, Louis Higginbotham. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and continue Saturday from 8:00 am until the time of services. A rosary will be recited in the funeral home Friday at 7:00 by Agatha McMillan. Pallbearers will include Norwood Meche, Ted Latiolais, Don Carlin, Harry Broussard, Jim Higginbotham, Bill Higginbotham, Winn Atkins, and Mitch Atkins. Honorary Pallbearers include Roland Delahoussaye, J.E. Delahoussaye, Robert Delahoussaye, Amy Carlin, and Henry Barker. Donations may be made in Mr. Higginbotham's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503 or www.hospiceacadiana.com or the ULL Foundation, P.O. Box 44290, Lafayette, LA 70504. Personal condolences may be sent to the Higginbotham family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, is in charge of all funeral arrangements.

Clinton Joseph Higginbotham

December 21, 1917 - November 30, 2006