Hanson Lee Higginbotham, age 82, passed away on April 16, 2025. Graveside services were held on Friday, April 18, 2025 from the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
\nMr. Higginbotham is survived by his son, Harlon (Pam) Higginbotham; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; special friends, Terry Mears, Carla Moyer and William Jones.
\nMr. Higginbotham was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Higginbotham English; and daughter, Jeanette Ledbetter.
\nHis passion was teaching music. He wrote over a hundred songs, some published and played on local radio stations. He had his own unique way of teaching music and played all instruments. Hanson always had a funny joke up his sleeve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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