James Lee Higgins, Sr.

James Lee Higgins, Sr., age 60, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on, Saturday, April 7, 2018 after a courageous battle with Leukemia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Pat Higgins; brother-in-law, Michael VanDorp; sister-in-law, Jamie Winter.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Reneé; children, James Lee and Jen Higgins, Jr., Ashley Marie and Curtis Kooienga, Heather Reneé and AJ Almy, Kaleigh Droog; grandchildren, Sophie, Colton, Landon; brothers and sisters, Tom and Sharon Higgins, Jan and Ed Neuman, Michael and Lu Higgins, Susan VanDorp, Ann and Les Conklin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Myrt Kerkstra; sister-in-law, Mickey and Rick Bidwell; Steve Winter; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 Main Street, with Pastor Phil Courtright officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the memorial service.  The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Mel Trotter Ministries.

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April 13, 2018 4:29am
im going to miss you dad i loce you so much

- kaleigh droog

April 12, 2018 5:09am
Heather, I would like to express my heartfelt Christian sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God's grace will you give you His comfort and peace.

- Dan Kuiper

April 11, 2018 1:05pm
Higgins & Kerkstra family, Jim will be greatly missed and It was my honor to have had the privilege to know him throughout the years, I cherish the moments we had together. He is a person of great inspiration and encouragement to myself, Jamie, Kaleigh and Zachary. He made a difference in our lives and the many others he has touched throughout the years. Our condolences and prayers for the family.

- Stephen Winter

April 10, 2018 11:03am
Very sad to hear about my old friend James. I've been trying to reconnect for some time and just found him again. Nice to see that he had a big family that obviously loved him dearly. So many good memories from the old days. Loved his humor! My condolences to Renee and the rest of the family.

- Mark Engelman

April 09, 2018 4:14pm
Renee and family, So sorry for your loss. Rita reed

- Rita reed

April 09, 2018 11:01am
Our loss is heaven's gain. Kiss grandma & grandpa for me. I love you.

- Alisha Eagle




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