Higginbotham – Ralph Glenn Higginbotham, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Callahan, Florida, on August 8, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1938, in Bryceville, Florida, to the late Albert Russell and Ida Doris Higginbotham. A dedicated dairy farmer for 45 years, Ralph worked with Holstein cattle in both Callahan, Florida, and Woodland, Georgia. After retiring and returning to Callahan, Ralph found joy in quail hunting, working with his beloved bird dog, Maggie and bass fishing on Lake Winnot. Ralph was a member of the Gideons International and served faithfully as a Deacon at River Road Baptist Church and Woodland Baptist Church.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Jo Wright Higginbotham; his daughters, Lana Higginbotham, Dolly (Keith) Gill, and Susan (Jason) Cummings. He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren, Katie Giles, Haylie (Zack) Whittenburg, Kyle Gill, Kendall (Matthew) Bowen, Jacob Cummings, and Justin Cummings; and great-grandfather to three. Ralph is also survived by his brother, Paul (Sandra) Higginbotham; and sisters, Iris Coleman and Virginia Higginbotham.

The tribute above was prepared by Ralph's loving family.

A Celebration of Ralph's Life will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at River Road Baptist Church, 21067 Co Rd 121, Hilliard, FL with Dr. Benjie Loyd and Bro. James Conner officiating. Interment will follow at River Road Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the River Road Baptist Church Building Fund or The Gideon's International. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.