Obituary for Monty R. Higgins
Monty R. Higgins, 75, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 10, 1947 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late William and Mildred (Hand) Higgins.
He served in the United States Army during Vietnam until his honorable discharge November 6, 1970. Monty was employed as a forklift operator at Grove Manufacturing for 30 years. He then went to work at Knouse Foods before retiring in 2010. Monty enjoyed playing bingo and watching wrestling, Game Show Network and western movies. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pirates fan. Most of all Monty loved spending time with his two granddaughters.
He is survived by two sons, Troy Higgins and Travis Higgins both of Chambersburg; two granddaughters Alayna and Karlee; four siblings, Robert Higgins (Judy) of Fayetteville, PA, Shirley Oller, Faye Woodal, and Donna Carbaugh all of Chambersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Keefer) Higgins in 1995; a son, Stacy Higgins; and two brothers, Richard and Leroy Higgins.
Services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in the Chapel of the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 with Pastor Josh Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg where military honors will be conducted by the honor guard of Charles Nitterhouse V.F.W. Post #1599, Chambersburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Tuesday morning in the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.
He served in the United States Army during Vietnam until his honorable discharge November 6, 1970. Monty was employed as a forklift operator at Grove Manufacturing for 30 years. He then went to work at Knouse Foods before retiring in 2010. Monty enjoyed playing bingo and watching wrestling, Game Show Network and western movies. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pirates fan. Most of all Monty loved spending time with his two granddaughters.
He is survived by two sons, Troy Higgins and Travis Higgins both of Chambersburg; two granddaughters Alayna and Karlee; four siblings, Robert Higgins (Judy) of Fayetteville, PA, Shirley Oller, Faye Woodal, and Donna Carbaugh all of Chambersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Keefer) Higgins in 1995; a son, Stacy Higgins; and two brothers, Richard and Leroy Higgins.
Services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in the Chapel of the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 with Pastor Josh Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg where military honors will be conducted by the honor guard of Charles Nitterhouse V.F.W. Post #1599, Chambersburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Tuesday morning in the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.