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Portrait of Joseph David Higdon
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Joseph David Higdon

June 30, 1945 – December 4, 2022
Lived 77 years
Saint Augustine Cemetery · Lebanon, Kentucky
His body of this world may have failed, but his spirit will live in each of us strong and vibrant.
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Life story

Joe David's greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband and met the love of his life, Joyce Ann, in 1966. They have spent 56 years together growing their family. He was a proud and dedicated father to Dave (Kim), Jim (Lisa), and Tonja (Tommy). In addition, he was a gentle and amazing Pappaw to EmaLea (Reed), Blaire, Elayne, Grant (Paula Marie), Ellie, Matthew, Trey (Megan), and Chase, and he was overjoyed to be a great-grandfather to Wrenley June and Elowynn Ruth Bowden. Joe David was the third oldest of ten children, and he is survived by six brothers, three sisters, and their families, whom he cherished and loved deeply.

Joe David was an eternal optimist and always looking to help others. His zest for life through the years led him to become an avid gardener. He loved crossword puzzles, golfing, and playing games. He loved tinkering in his garage, where he showed his skills as a master woodworker and metalsmith. He especially enjoyed having meals with his family.

In his memory, donations may be made to Arbor Day Foundation.

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1945
Born June 30
1947
Joseph was 2 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
1955
Joseph was 10 when Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat
1966
Married Joyce Ann
1967
Joseph was 22 when the first Super Bowl was played
1976
Joseph was 31 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1983
Joseph was 38 when the final episode of M*A*S*H aired
1997
Joseph was 52 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2007
Joseph was 62 when the first iPhone went on sale
2010
Joseph was 65 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2020
Joseph was 75 when SpaceX launched astronauts into orbit for the first time
2022
Passed away December 4, age 77
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