Church Point, LA:         A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday July 28, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, LA for Shane Anthony Higginbotham, 53. Mr. Higginbotham, a native of Church Point, passed away Sunday, July 25 at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley, LA. Reverend Brent Smith, pastor of the church, will be the celebrant of the Mass and interment will be in the Monsignor Bienvenu Cemetery on Hwy 35 north of Church Point.
He is survived by his wife, Starlet Charpentier Higginbotham of Church Point; his nieces and nephews: Lauren and Cameron Carter, Courtney Stone and Corey, Corbin and Gabi Charpentier; a brother-in-law, Raleigh Charpentier of Perth, Australia and a sister, Pixie Carter and husband Jim of Lafayette, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Janell Matte Higginbotham; a brother, Clay Higginbotham and his mother-in-law, Frankie White.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 27 and continue from 9:00 AM Wednesday until the time of services. A rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 7:00 PM Tuesday by Deacon Bryne Winn.  Pallbearers will be Shawn Charlot, Cameron Carter, Corbin Charpentier, Scott Garteman, Dwayne Miles and Roger and Josh Clavier. A member of the Church Point Police Auxiliary for a number of years and an avid camper, fisherman and cook; Mr. Higginbotham loved his horse "Co-Co", his cat "Shrek" and his dogs "Tessie", "T-Doug" and "Max". He enjoyed the yearly "Silent Retreat in Grand Coteau". Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.guidryfuneralhome.com . Guidry Funeral Home, 219 N. Broadway St., Church Point, LA is in charge of final arrangements.