HIGINBOTHOM, John (Jack), 81, of Enon passed away on April 17, 32011.

He was born in Springfield, Ohio, June 22, 1929 to Britain C. and Mable (Musser) Higinbothom.

He was an alumnus of Enon High School.Mr. Higinbothom worked with the Wickes Lumber Company and retired from the Wolohan Lumber Company and Mad River Local School District where he worked as a bus driver.He enjoyed his family and hobbies such as golf, hunting and fishing.John was an avid sports fan including the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds, NASCAR, and his beloved Ohio State University

.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Iris Bernie; and former wife, Martha Woods Higinbothom.

John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Smith Higinbothom, three daughters, Susan (Bob) Bowen, Carrie Higinbothom, both of New Carlisle, Gae (Lynn) Linson, of Bellefontaine, and two sons, Dale (Kathy) Higinbothom and Brit (Michelle) Higinbothom, both of Dayton.Also grandchildren Danielle Bowen, Jeff (Shannon) Bowen, Aimee Ice, Stephanie Linson, Dennis Linson, Justin Higinbothom and great grandchildren Levi and Canyon Ice, and sister, Julia Harris of Urbana.

Viewing will be held 5-7 pm Wednesday, April 20th with the funeral services on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Adkins Funeral Home, Enon, Ohio.Burial will follow in the Enon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the American Cancer Society-Clark County, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.