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(Nov. 17, 1951 - Dec. 29, 2014)
Jerry D. Higgins died from natural causes on Dec. 29, 2014, at his home in Powell. He was 63 years old.
Jerry was born Nov. 17, 1951, in Powell to Wilbur (Webb) and Mary Higgins. He graduated from Powell High School in 1971.
Jerry worked in numerous gas stations in Powell. He did custodial work for several businesses in town, as well as the Powell school system, the local Absaroka Head Start and the ReStore.
Jerry married Phyllis Ann Wassink Jones, on Valentine’s Day — Feb. 14, 1983. They were sweethearts for 23 years until Phyllis’s death in 2006.
Phyllis brought two daughters to the marriage, Rhonda Stevens and Christy Jones, whom Jerry loved as his own.
Jerry looked at life simply and was a kind and loving man. Jerry had a great sense of humor and loved to kid around with family and co-workers.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Mary Higgins, and his loving wife, Phyllis.
Jerry is survived by his sisters Joy (Larry) Cummings of Green River and Lora (Bryant) Startin of Powell; his step-daughters Rhonda Stevens of Powell and Christy Jones of Viera, Fla.; a grandson and granddaughters; mother-in-law, Esther Wassink, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Thompson Funeral Home, 111 W. Third St. in Powell. Following the service, burial will be at the Crown Hill Cemetery.
Thompson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.thompsonfuneral.net or to P.O. Box 807, Powell, WY, 82435.
