Oner J. Higginbotham

Oner J. Higginbotham, (affectionately known as Higgi), 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on September 27, 1927 to John and Nannie Mae (Wood) Higginbotham in London, Kentucky.
Mr. Higginbotham served in the United States Army from Feb. 16, 1946 to Aug. 16, 1947. Oner then worked for Firestone, retiring after 42 years. He was active in the American Legion and with the Masonic Lodge. Oner loved farming and raising Black Angus cattle.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Lucille (Heiny) Higginbotham; sons, Bob (Cheri) of Noblesville, Bill (Jenny) of Westfield, and Jim of Noblesville; sisters, Ida Tishner and Ethel Marcum; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews; and nine half-brothers & sisters.
In addition to his parents, Oner was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally Ann; four brothers; and two sisters.
Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, in Noblesville, with Pastor Steve Fair officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Clarksville Christian Church, 16600 Lehr Street, Noblesville, IN 46060.