Omer Ray Higdon, age 72, of Leitchfield, passed away, Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

He was born December 22, 1949, in Grayson County, to the late, Joseph Ray and Anna Mildred Casey Higdon. He was a retired mechanic.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Stinnett Higdon and a sister, Mary Mudd.

He is survived by his son, Billy Joe Higdon; a brother, Willie Higdon; a nephew, Jeff Parker and two nieces, Amber Mihm and Ashley Sparks.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Rogers-Oller Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Visitation will be after 10 AM, Tuesday, at the funeral home.