Reginald Allen “Reg” Higginbotham was born to Johnny and Flora Butler Higginbotham on January 24,1940 during the worst snowstorm that Mississippi has ever experienced. He passed away from this earthly life on Wednesday August 4,2021 at the age of 81. He was the youngest of four children. His siblings were Lamar, Gilbert, and Virginia. He was a graduate of Shuqualak High School. He married Betty Jean Bateman right here in Macedonia Church 61 years ago on December 27, 1959. He had several jobs during his life but was best known for his expertise in operating a bull dozier. He was an avid Ole Miss Rebel fan, and he always supported his children and grandchildren in their athletic endeavors. He loved walker dogs and beagles. He was a turkey hunter, a fox hunter, a deer hunter, and a rabbit hunter. Simply put; he was a hunter.
He leaves behind a legacy of hunters, future hunters, and families. Those are Robert (Carol) Higginbotham, Kiel (Lara), Jett and Lake Higginbotham. Josh McNeill, Maci-Jane McNeill, Julee (Benny Ray) Watkins, JD McNeill (Katelin), Maggie–Leigh McNeill. Ronnie (Tina) Higginbotham, Ethan Higginbotham, John David (Kristi) Higginbotham, Ty (Dakota Colville) Cohen Higginbotham, Hanna Higginbotham, Rhett Estes, Taylor Higginbotham.