James Craig Higgins
Obituary
James “Craig” Higgins (February 16, 1954 - May 9, 2022) passed away peacefully at his home following a two-year battle with cancer.
Craig was a native of Hodgenville and a 1972 graduate of LaRue County High School. A businessman and entrepreneur, he was the founder and co-owner of Higgins Rig Company.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Juanita Higgins and a nephew, Todd Lewis.
He is survived by his spouse, Terra Lackey; a son, Rhett (Kelsey) Higgins of Hodgenville; a daughter, Allie (Michael Rittenour) Higgins of Nashville, TN; three cherished grandsons, Keegan Higgins and Cole and Reece Rittenour-Orwick; step-daughter, Stacey (Joey) Florence and step-son, Dylan (Susan) Lackey all of Campbellsville and their children and grandchildren; a brother, Ed (Linda) Lewis; niece, Christy Waddle and nephew, Travis Lewis, all of Hodgenville.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 13th, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Richard Binkley officiating.
Visitation begins at 11 a.m., Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Hosparus of Central Kentucky, PO Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY 42702.
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Services
May 13, 2022
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home
208 W. Water St.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
May 13, 2022
2:00 PM
Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home
208 W. Water St.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
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February 16, 1954-May 9, 2022
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