Billy Gene Higginbotham
October 17, 1946 - April 13, 2022
Bishop Billy Gene Higginbotham died peacefully at the age of 75 in Greensburg, Louisiana. He is survived by his daughter Misti Gaither, Lisa Welch, Lori Priest, Heidi King, and Julie Reed. He is also survived by his sons Rick Granier, Lester Higginbotham Jr., and his children Abby, Jake, Waylon, and Bethany. Lester Jr. had the honor of being the caregiver to his uncle for the past five years. Bishop Higginbotham was grandfather to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Anneliese Higginbotham, his mother Bernice Higginbotham, his father Earl Higginbotham, and his brother Lester Higginbotham. Pallbearers are Lester Higginbotham, Jake Higginbotham, Logan Wheat, Cody Wheat, Beau Dunn, Jacob Allen, and Erich Granier. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, 2022, at New Life Tabernacle Jesus Name Church, 12012 Florida Blvd., Walker, LA 70785 from 9:30 AM until the services begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Killian Chapel Cemetery, 33630 LA-16, Amite City, LA 70422. Arrangements have been entrusted to McLin & Manley Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be left at www.mclinfuneralhome.com.
Bishop Billy Gene Higginbotham died peacefully at the age of 75 in Greensburg, Louisiana. He is survived by his daughter Misti Gaither, Lisa Welch, Lori Priest, Heidi King, and Julie Reed. He is also survived by his sons Rick Granier, Lester... View Obituary & Service Information