John Darrell Higdon, age 66, retired union carpenter of Eastview, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Grayson County, KY., son of Hurley John and Juanita Johnston Higdon.

He is survived by his mother: Juanita Higdon, two daughters: DeEdra Higdon Claggett (Earl) of Eastview, and Mistie Higdon Brooks (Tim) of Caneyville; three grandchildren: Danisha Yates (Sean), Reed Elmore and Jase Brooks.

Also surviving: eight brothers: Barry Higdon (Bobbie Jean) of Leitchfield, Kerry Higdon (Pattie) of Elizabethtown, Dale Higdon (Sue) Neil Higdon, and Timmy Higdon all of Big Clifty, Keith Higdon (Connie) of St. Paul, Dennis Higdon (Cindy) of Clarkson and Dr. Norris Higdon (Mona) of Leitchfield; three sisters: Joan Chaney (Jimmy) and Jeanie Higdon of Big Clifty, and Sharolyn Kipper of Elizabethtown.

He was proceeded in death by his father; Hurley John Higdon, one niece Jenna Higdon and one nephew Christian Higdon.

Visitation : Sunday July 31 2016 from 3-8 PM CDT; Monday after 9:00 AM CDT at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Prayers at 6:00 PM.

Services : Monday August 1 2016 at 11:00 AM At St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Rev. Steve Hohman officiating.

Interment : St. Mary's Cemetery