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lfred Rich Higdon Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026.<\/p>\n
Born on January 17, 1933 in Franklin, North Carolina<\/a>, Alfred was the son of Alfred and Ann Higdon. Alfred greatly enjoyed growing up in Franklin with his siblings and friends.<\/p>\n After graduation from Franklin High School<\/a>, he answered the call of duty and proudly served in the Navy. Following his service, he earned a degree in Mathematics from Western Carolina University<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alfred worked in Atlanta, Georgia<\/a>, for Western Electric then Lucent until retirement.<\/p>\n In 1968 he married Ann Mitchell Higdon. They were married for 57 years until her passing in January 2026.<\/p>\n Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Ann and Alfred Higdon; siblings, John Crawford (Dot), Julia Green (Livingston), and Tom. Alfred is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Harrison (David); sister, Beverly Moore; and sister-in-law, Trish. Alfred leaves behind many adored nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 18, beginning at 12:00 PM, at H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd. NE, Sandy Springs GA, 30328 followed by a Committal Service at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NW, Sandy Springs, GA<\/a>, 30328. The funeral service will be livestreamed.<\/p>\n