Charles Edward Higgins passed away May 25, 2023, in Cleveland, Tennessee following a brief illness. Charles was born on January 8, 1950, to Reverend Lester & Florence (Oakes) Higgins in Hugo, OK.
Charles graduated from Hugo High School in 1968 and then continued his education at Oklahoma City Southwestern College where he graduated in 1972 with his Bachelor of Arts in Religion. He later continued his education studying at Bethany Nazarene College and at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
Charles married Joyce (Herron) on June 26, 1970, in Shawnee, OK.
Charles was an ordained bishop with the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) having received his first level of credentials in 1971.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Nate & Jennifer Higgins; one granddaughter, Natalie Grace Higgins of Cleveland, TN; his brother, Bishop Les Higgins (Donna) of Cleveland, TN; his sister, Debbie Bates (Mike) of Harrah, OK; and numerous extended family members.
Services were held on June 5, 2023 at the Johnson Church of God, 46209 Garretts Lake Road, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804 with Chaplain (LTC) Calvin Eastham, U. S. Army (Ret), Reverend Gary Green and Dr. James Cossey officiating.
