Douglas L. Higgins

Doug Higgins, 80, of Creston, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at his home in Creston. An open memorial visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Powers Funeral Home in Creston, 601 New York Avenue. The family will be receiving friends from 5-7 with a brief time of sharing at 7 p.m. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials can be directed to Doug’s family. Online condolences can be given at www.powersfh.com.

Douglas Lee Higgins was born March 8, 1942, to Clayton and Ella Mae (Stewart) Higgins in Niobrara, Nebraska. He attended a one room schoolhouse there and lived on the land homesteaded by his great grandfather.

Over the course of his life, he built several successful businesses, amassed many friends and traveled widely.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Darold Higgins; his sister, Carla Jones and his wife of 56 years, Myra (Thompson) Higgins.

Survivors include: his daughter Amy Jo Higgins; his son-in-law, Matthew Watts; his grandson, Henry Douglas Watts; many beloved nieces and nephews.