Tony D. Higgins, Sr.

Tony Dwight Higgins, Sr., age 72, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes in West Des Moines. He was born March 25, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Plummer and Reba (Henry) Higgins. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Des Moines Transit Authority as a bus driver for many years. Tony loved his family above all else. He served as a Deacon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time on the computer.

Tony is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Tony Jr. (Nicole), Brent, Winston, Kyle, Bailey, and Alyssa Higgins; grandchildren, Natasha, Karina, Bryce, Lilyana and Emory Higgins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Ronald Mackey, Dorothy Talley, Elsa Knox, Arthur Higgins, Terry Knox, and an infant sister.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Eulogy and military honors will take place at 6:00 p.m. Cremation will follow services.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Tony.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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