Frank E. Higgins

Frank E. Higgins, 88, of Lorain, died Friday June 16, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born August 6, 1934 in Lorain and had been a lifelong Lorain resident. Frank graduated from the Lorain High School 1952 B Class. He served with the US Army from 1957-1959 in the 1st Battalion 39th Infantry Regiment 9th Infantry Division. He attended US Army Signal School and the Department of Specialist Training and received the Sharpshooter and Good Conduct Medals. He was a member of the ready reserve reinforcement pool in the Army reserves for 4 years after he was discharged from the Army. He was a proud veteran! Frank owned and operated Higgins Floor Coverings in Lorain for over 34 years. Not only was he a floor installer but a handyman around the house and able to fix most anything. He loved the trumpet and was a phenomenal musician and trumpet player. He started his successful music career in the Lorain High school marching band and carried on the tradition while in the US Army. He also had two bands of his own, The Rhythmairs and his beloved band called Frank Higgins and his Notable Four Band. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, St Ladislaus Catholic Church, a life member of AMVETS Post #47, Knights of St John #281 and the National Rifle Association. He was phenomenal skier in his prime. He was a decorated sharpshooter, a pillar in the community. He was a connoisseur of ice cream and sweets. He loved hunting for Pez with his daughter Jen and working Estate Sales with her. He was known as Poppy by everyone, and adored by everyone that met him. He never missed his grandchildren’s sporting events and was devoted to his family. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians fan. He was a master of the game cribbage. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Audrey Higgins (nee Giran), daughters: Anne Dury (Ray Cogdell) and Jennifer Fayer (Chip); grandchildren Stephen Dury (Melissa Keyes), Audrey Fayer (Josh Collins) and George Fayer VI; sister-in-law Marilyn Higgins; nephew Timothy Higgins (Laurel), great niece Casey Higgins and goddaughter Mary Lynn Woodyard (Jason). He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas & Mary Higgins (nee McGhee), infant brother Thomas Higgins, brother John Higgins, sisters Anne McKee (Jim) and Mary Modesti (Mike), son-in-law Steve Dury and nephews Thomas Higgins and Thomas McKee. The family will receive friends Friday June 23, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Prayer services will be held Saturday June 24, 2023 at 10:30 am in the funeral chapel followed by the mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 1454 Lexington Ave, Lorain. The Rev James Schmitz and the Rev Edward Weist will concelebrate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain where AMVETS Post #32 of Elyria will conduct military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to Nativity Cares, 418 W 15th St, Lorain, OH 44052.

Frank E. Higgins

August 6, 1934 - June 16, 2023