Mr. William Earl Higgins age 72 of Hudlow Road passed away Monday May 16, 2011 at Hospice House. A native of Rutherford County he was the son of the late Arthur and Dovie Mayse Higgins. Mr. Higgins was a Master Carpenter, enjoyed restoring classic cars and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving with the 47th A & E Bomber Squadron.Left to cherish his memory are his wife Grace Roberts Higgins of the home; one son David Higgins of Spindale; one daughter Donna Lowery of Ellenboro; two grandchildren Matthew and Kaitlyn Higgins; two sisters Betty Pope and Nancy Radford; six brothers Harold Mayse, Charles, Roy, Jackie, Bobby and Wayne Higgins all of Rutherford County. A gathering of friends and family will be held 6 – 8 PM Thursday May 19, 2011 at Crowe’s Mortuary. Military honors will be provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rutherford County Hospice POB 336 Forest City, NC