William “Bill” Higgins

William “Bill” Higgins, 74, of Raytown, Missouri passed away October 18, 2019. A memorial service will be held from 2-4pm, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Mo. Mr. Higgins was born November 26, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bill attended 7 Oak grade school and graduated from Raytown High School. He and his wife were members of St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church. Bill loved bowling, golf, baseball and his family, but more than anything he idolized his grandchildren Nicholas and Katie. He was a member of Teamsters Local 41 and retired from Yellow Freight. Bill and his wife Wynn were married for 55 years and had one daughter, Tamara.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Helen Higgins and sisters Pat VanDyke and Nance Bunch.

Survivors include his loving wife Winnifred “Wynn” Higgins, daughter Tamara (Tom) Higgins-Wheeler, grandchildren Nicholas and Katie, brother-in-law Jack VanDyke and Don Bunch, brother and sister-in-law Plez (Nancy) Bradley, sister-in-law Janet Bradley, and many nieces and nephews.

Condolences

  1. Sherry Krista on October 21, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    When I first meet Bill and Wynn I was single. He always call Wynn BabeI love the way he said Babe. And hope that one day I would. find someone to call me Babe. But what what I learned over our many years of friendship. It not how he said Babe it was how he loved his family. So lucky to share so many laughs and fun times with Bill and Wynn. My prayers are with the family



  2. Vestal Family on October 21, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Bill is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. We enjoyed visiting with him during the baseball years. He will be missed.



  3. Joyce Blue on October 21, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    Was friend to Bill and Wynn I loved them both. May he rest in peace. And comfort to Wynn, Tammy and both grandchildren,brothers,sister and the rest of the family.



  4. Sharon Burns/Mike Dolan on October 21, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. We love you all. May God comfort you all.



  5. Judy Haag on October 21, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    Glad to have shared many memories with Bill and Wynn over the years. Prayers to all.



  6. Darcie Ricketson on October 21, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    So sorry for your loss!! Bill was such a great friend and pool player! We will miss him dearly.



  7. Marilyn Muller on October 21, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bill is such a loss for all. He was a kind and loving person. My sincere condolences.



  8. Patricia Taylor on October 21, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    Bill was always such a sweetheart…i enjoyed chatting with him during pool games..he will be missed by everyone he knew..prayers to his family.



  9. Janice Stoor on October 21, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    Bill was was so nice! I remember our trip to Myrtle Beach watching the bird. He will truly be missed. Prayers to your family. Janice Stoor



  10. Doris young on October 21, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    My late husband (Joe Young) was very close to Bill. He was there when I was grieving. He was a blessing. God bless him. RIP



  11. David Radcliff on October 21, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    Wynn, Tamara & family: Sorry for your loss,Bill was a heck of a great guy. Lots of fun times with him. Best caddy I ever had.



  12. Carol and Ivan katzer on October 22, 2019 at 4:13 am

    Wyn Tammy and family we are so sorry for your loss. Bill was so proud of each of you
    Bill will be with each of you always
    Love all of you



  13. Jim Tarzan chrisco on October 22, 2019 at 6:20 am

    You will be missed my friend RIP



  14. Jackie Thompson on October 22, 2019 at 10:58 am

    My heart and soul is with your family during this time of loss. May Bill rest in peace. Love you Wynn



  15. Cliff Minks on October 23, 2019 at 12:27 am

    Bill was My domino partner at Yellow before He retired. Had a blast. R.I.P a true Teamster Brother. See You On the other side. By the way, I still have that “Ass kicking Pen”.



  16. Scarlet wehry on October 23, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    Wynn, Tammy and family, I was sorry to hear about your dad,great husband and I’m sure the best grandpa. I miss all of the fun we had together. XOXO. rip Bill



  17. Dennis Ford on October 23, 2019 at 6:53 pm

    I new Bill when he lived next door to my Grandmas we would always hung out together ate green apples and watched Tv at his house my condolences to his wife and Family



  18. Sheryl Edmondson on October 28, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Bill and Wynn have been great friends to everyone who have known them. Bill’s sense of humor will always be remembered and bring smiles to all who knew him. Wynn & Tammy were blessed to have a great partner & father.



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