Richard Lee Higgs

May 18, 1970 - February 9, 2026

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Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 |

Friday 2/13, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

service

Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 |

Friday 2/13, 2:00 pm

cemetery

Nebo Cemetery

253 Nebo Cemetery Rd.

Greenville, KY 42345

Friday 2/13

GREENVILLE – Richard Lee Higgs, 55, of Greenville, died Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:12PM at his residence. Mr. Higgs was born May 18, 1970 in St. Louis, MO. He was a member of Duvall’s Chapel General Baptist Church and worked for Walmart for 28 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and watching UK Basketball with his son. He would “talk Mustangs” to anyone that would listen. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bob and Doris Whitehouse; and grandmother, Maxine Mueller.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bobbie Jo Whitehouse Higgs; daughters, Sara Higgs, and Sierra Higgs; son, Tony (Jazmyne) Higgs; grandchildren, Karson and Stella; mother, Shiela Blythe; father, Denny Blythe; two brothers; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved puppies, Dolly, JoJo, Bane, and Luna.

Funeral services will be Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Gary Embry officiating. Burial in Nebo Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9AM-2PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

Tucker Funeral Home

Bobbi Higgs

Nicola Douglas

Christine James

Stephanie Woods

Frank & Joetta Wennberg

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Cassandra Hale

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Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 | Map

Friday 2/13, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 | Map

Friday 2/13, 2:00 pm

Nebo Cemetery

253 Nebo Cemetery Rd.

Greenville, KY 42345

Map

Friday 2/13

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In memory of Richard Lee Higgs, Bobbi Higgs lit a candle

Losing someone so close is hard. I’m deeply sorry. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort.

My dear friend Ricky, we've been friends since CCES! I would see him weekly at Walmart and he still called me NoCo! I will miss you my sweet friend. Prayers for his family and all that loved him.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Bobbi Jo, Sarah, Sierra, and Tony. Christine

So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to him at Walmart when I worked there.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Love Always! Stephanie,Jaylin,Kole,Seth and Saxton

Rest In Peace Ricky, Your Dad Is Waiting At The Eleventh Gate! Until We Meet Again, Love Your Cousin Stephanie,Jaylin,Kole,Seth,and Saxton!

So Sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for peaceful hearts. We love you all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

In memory of Richard Lee Higgs, Brandi Corbin lit a candle

He was a sweet, kind man who will be missed very much. Prayers for his family.

He was a sweet, kind man and will be missed very much. Prayers for the family.

In memory of Richard Lee Higgs, Cassandra Hale lit a candle

R.I.P Richard. Sending lots of prayers for ur family.

In memory of Richard Lee Higgs, Dawn wright lit a candle

my prayers for your family. sorry for ur loss!

In memory of Richard Lee Higgs, patricia piper lit a candle

One fine man that is going to be missed at Walmart for sure....Sandra Whitworth

So sorry for your loss he was a great man

In memory of Richard Lee Higgs, Sandra Whitworth lit a candle

So sorry for your loss.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Thank you for your kindness and smiles, Rick. Such a great person. No matter what day it was or what type of day he would have, he was helpful, kind, and leave with a smile. Really going to miss the good mornings at Walmart. Praying for his family and friends during this difficult time and throughout.

Yes prayers for family and friends . I worked at Walmart with Ricky yrs ago. He was such a good man. So friendly and helpful to anyone he met. Always a smile on his face . Would go out of his way to help anyone that needed it. He is sure gonna be missed. If you ever met him you would not forget him nor would he forget you. He would talk to anyone that would listen about his wildcats lol. Well your in my thoughts and prayers

So sorry for your loss family and friends in my prayers. If you need anything please let me know

In memory of Richard Lee Higgs, Tina Miller lit a candle

In memory of Richard Lee Higgs, Angela Payne lit a candle

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.