John Farlow Higgins, 78

SEAFORD - John Farlow Higgins, age 78, of Seaford, passed away peacefully at home June 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Edith Higgins; and three brothers, George, Dick and Joe, all from Seaford. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce Hallman Higgins; and four children, Iva and husband John Morris and granddaughter Shelsea from Roxana, Amy and husband Tom Grassey and grandchildren Austin and Julia from Morrisville, N.C., Ed and wife Amy Higgins and grandchildren Alex and Ross of Seaford, and Luke Higgins and fiance Missy Wilgus of Roxana. He was a graduate of Seaford High School, Class of 1949; Graduate of the University of Delaware, and a member of Sigma Nu. He was an United States Air Force Veteran, member of Virgil Wilson Post 4961, Nanticoke Post 6 American Legion, and a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Seaford. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, family suggest contributions to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.