BREMEN – Bobby Joe Newton Higgins, 58, of Bremen, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 4:46PM at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Mr. Higgins was born May 12, 1965 in Muhlenberg County. He was a Boilermaker with Local Union 40, and a member of Gillian Ridge Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert, and Vernell Higgins.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Breeden Higgins; stepchildren, Eric (Lana) Fisher, and Nicole Gamble; grandchildren, Robbie Gamble, Jordyn Gamble, Fisher Gamble, Karsen Fisher, and Camryn Fisher; sister, Tammy (Mark) Wilkins; niece, Cassie (Travis) Loney; and great-niece, Sterling Loney.
Funeral services will be Saturday July 29, 2023 at 10:00AM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. J.W. Haire officiating. Burial in Brier Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00-8:00PM at the funeral home with Boilermaker Rites at 6:00PM. Online Condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.