Clyde R. Higgins age 80 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday Dec. 29, 2022 at the Arbor's at Stow Nursing Home in Stow, OH. He was born on Dec. 28, 1942 in New Martinsville, WV the son of the late Homer Ray Higgins, and Opal Gladys (Calvert) Higgins. Clyde spent most of his life in Newton Falls and graduated from Newton Falls High School in the Class of 1961. After high school he enlisted in the US Army where he served his country from 1961- 1964. He then married the love of his life, Jana Deane Fife on Aug. 19, 1965, and they have enjoyed the past 57 years of marriage together. Clyde worked as a pipefitter at Thomas Steel Strip Corp. for more than 32 years and retired in 2009. He was a member of the Local Steelworkers Union, the 2 cylinder club, and the Trumbull County Farm Bureau. Clyde loved anything John Deere (especially Tractors), blue grass music, camping, and growing sweet corn to give to his friends or anyone else. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers: Ronnie, Raymond, Alva Higgins, and 1 sister: Dorothy Warwick.

He is survived by: his wife: Jana D. Higgins of Newton Falls, 2 sons: Clyde G. Higgins of Leavittsburg, OH, David & April Higgins of Newton Falls, 4 brothers: Jerry & Denise Higgins of Champion, OH, Shirl & Doris Higgins of Newton Falls, Delmas & Rose Higgins, of Newton Falls, Dean & Karen Higgins of North Jackson, OH, 1 sister in law: Shirley Higgins of Champion, 4 grandchildren: Charles & Amelia Higgins, Makenzie & Samantha Luikart, and many nieces , nephews, and extended family the Elliott's, the Kazimer's, the Hopkins, and close friends.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Friday Jan 6, 2023 at 3:00pm with Pastor Jennifer Dorn officiating. Calling hours will be from 12:00- 3:00pm. Clyde will be laid to rest at Hawley Cemetery in Paris Twp, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations be made to either: the American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231, or the Dementia Society of America PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901 in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Friday, January 6, 2023 3:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444