Michael Higginbotham

Michael Caleb Higginbotham, 57, died suddenly and quietly in his home in Gonzales, Louisiana on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Michael was a United States Navy veteran who served his country honorably. Commissioned as Ensign in 1982, he served on active duty until 1984, transferring to the Naval Reserve as a Supply Corps Officer. Michael served for 12 years in the Navy, highlighted by deployment to Saudi Arabia for Operation DESERT STORM, backloading of all US Marine Corps unit equipment returning to the US after combat operations concluded. Known affectionately as "Magoo," he graduated from East Ascension High School in 1977 and received a degree in History from Louisiana State University in 1982. While at LSU, he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After his active duty, he worked for Progressive Insurance Company as Regional Claims Officer.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother Patricia Braud Higginbotham and his father Edmund Joseph Higginbotham.

He is survived by his brother Edmund Paul Higginbotham, his nephew Ryan and his niece Lauren.

The service is scheduled for Friday, May 26 at 2:00 P.M. at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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