Sgt Donald "Charlie" Higgins

Dateline: Ft. Bragg

SGT Donald “Charlie” Higgins, 34, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 in his home.

Charlie was born in Barberton, OH on February 6, 1980 to Donald Higgins and Diana Zimmer Higgins. After high school, he joined the United States Army serving four tours of duty during his twelve year career.

SGT Higgins was a great soldier and was assigned to US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM). During his Military Career he was awarded the following: Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (3), Meritorious Unit Commendation (2), Army Good Conduct Medal (3), National Defense Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Cluster, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon (4), Overseas Service Ribbon, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Driver Mechanic Badge, Expert Marksmanship Badge.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy M. Higgins of Ft. Bragg; father, Donald Higgins of Ohio; mother, Diana Zimmer Higgins of Alliance, OH; children, Nathaniel Higgins and Brianna Higgins, both of Riverview, FL., Dawson Brush, Trenton Brush and Trystyn Brush, all of Ft. Bragg and a brother, Jeff Higgins of Ohio.

Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 PM Thursday, December 11, 2014 at LaFayette Funeral Home, 6651 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304.

Funeral Service will be 12:30 PM Friday, December 12, 2014 at Main Post Chapel, building #1-1510, corner of Sedgewick and Alexander Streets, Ft. Bragg, NC with Chaplain (LTC) Timothy Baer officiating.

Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will follow the service at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake, NC.