Church Point, LA:         A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point, LA for Waltom James Higginbotham, 68. Mr. Higginbotham, a native and long-time resident of Church Point, passed away Friday morning, January 29 at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley, LA. Deacon Byrne Winn will conduct the service.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Lavergne Higginbotham of Church Point; a son, Toby Higginbotham and wife Karen of Leonville, LA; two daughters, Karliss Jo Daigle and fiancé Dirk Richard of Lafayette, LA and Mindi Daigle and fiancé Colt Seaba of Mire, LA; a brother, Marcus Higginbotham and wife Kathy of Carencro, LA; a sister, Charlotte Berniard and husband Tom of Lafayette and his grandchildren: Zachary and Brody Cason, Aubrey Higginbotham, Kaylie Jo Richard and Silas and Lucy Seaba. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Higginbotham, Sr. and Emma Melancon Higginbotham and a brother, Paul Higginbotham, Jr.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Wednesday. A rosary will be recited at the time of the service by Deacon Winn. A construction dump truck operator for a number of years, Mr. Higginbotham was devoted to his family and loved his dogs, "Punky" and "Zuma". He will truly be missed by his extended family and friends. 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.