Elmer Higdon
August 13, 2016
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Elmer Erwin Higdon, Jr. was on born March 29, 1933 and passed away on August 13, 2016 at the age of 83.
Elmer is survived by his brother, Donald E. Higdon and his sister, Norma Jean as well as other beloved family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Alice Higdon, Sr. and his sister, Miriam.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Avon Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cheryl Doud
11/23/2016
I was extremely sad to hear of Uncle Elmer's passing. I knew he was in a care facility on the east side of Des Moines when my mom passed away in 2010, but had been unable to determine where. I would have visited had I know.
James Alexander
08/19/2016
Elmer was a gentle spirit in this world. When he was younger, in his 60's,he was known as 'the flag man" at the old HyVee on the hill on the east side of Des Moines, passing out American flags to passers by. As a resident of Union Park, he handed out small flag lapel pins around the holidays. He had a good dry sense of humor, and was a man of few words. "I like that!" was as verbose as he got most times. He had an endearing quality and a stubborn streak as well. It was an honor to know and serve Elmer. He will be missed. So to him I say the words he told me many days as I left the building - "see ya old buddy!".
Michelle Kelsey
08/15/2016
We all love Elmer so very much. He was the sweetest man, he will be greatly missed by his friends here at Union Park Health Services. He had the nicest smile and he loved his Drake Bulldogs! He will always be in our hearts.