Jon Paul Higginbotham

Jon Paul Higginbotham, 56, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Betty Higginbotham of Merryville, LA; daughters, Candise Schexnyder and Bill of Leesville, LA, Amber Foreman and Juston of Westlake, LA, Casey Sims and Nathan of Deridder, LA, Charity Higginbotham and Jonathan of Walker, LA; mother, Ella Loftin of Merryville, LA; brother, Ray Higginbotham of Vidor, TX; sisters, Misty Cole of Merryville, LA, Dana Loftin of Merryville, LA;  eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hilton “Dunk” Higginbotham; stepfather, Ray Rhudy.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Jared Riley and Terry Howard will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Juston Foreman, Nathan Sims, Jonathan Knott, Brant Brack, Kenny Cole, Bill Schexnyder. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, LA.