Ernest Banner Higgins

Ernest Banner Higgins, 54 of Farmville, VA went peacefully to sleep at home with his wife and woke up in Paradise with his Lord and Savior on July 3, 2016.
He was a loving son, husband, father and friend to whomever he met. He was born January 26, 1962 at Southside Hospital in Farmville, to the late James E. Higgins and Alice Asal Higgins of Farmville, VA.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 19 years, Laura Vance Higgins, a daughter, Kayla Arleen Higgins, three brothers; Joseph Allen Higgins of Farmville, James E. Higgins Jr of Crewe and William R. Higgins of IN, two nephews; James E. Higgins III and Steven Ashley Higgins and his niece, Julia Lauren Higgins, one aunt Cordelia L. Higgins and numerous cousins.
He was a devoted employee of Farmer’s Cooperative for 11 years. His first love was his fertilizer truck. He loved his job, his coworkers and his farmers. His farm has housed many hogs, pigs and rescue animals that he loved and cared for in his spare time. He was always there for anyone with a helping hand held out.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 4:00PM at Puckett Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 2:00PM until time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Randolph Fire Dept
2145 Cumberland Rd, Farmville, VA 23901 or a charity of your choice.
Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com