Cyprian Bertram Higgins, (aka Bunchie, CB, Cyprian); was born on April 1, 1926 in the parish of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Cyprian was born to Sarah Elizabeth and Thomas Edward Higgins. He was the first boy of seven siblings all of whom proceeded him in death.
Cyprian is survived by his precious wife Herma of 67 years, and four children: Marcia Thompson ( New York) Michael Edward ( Port St Lucie) Cyprian Jr (Winter Garden FL) and Joan Higgins Swire ( Kingston, Jamaica). Together Cyprian and Herma have eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Faith
Cyprian was a Christian who loved his Lord and actively immersed himself in the life of the church. He was an active member at the Braes River Methodist church, St Margaret’s Anglican Church, St Paul’s Anglican Church, Mandeville Parish Church, Holy Family Episcopal Church and Ocoee Oaks Methodist Church.
Education/Work
Cyprian attended Braes River Primary School after which he attended Knockalva Training School in Westmoreland. He won a scholarship to Jamaica School of Agriculture where he received his diploma as an Agriculturist.
Cyprian went on to work with the Forestry Department and then with Christiana Area Land Authority, (CALA) as an Agricultural Instructor. After several years with CALA, CB accepted the position as Assistant Director for Cobbla Youth Development Center. While at Cobbla, he was instrumental in supervising the introduction of mushroom growing and the rearing of “Spring Chickens” in Jamaica. CB later became the regional Director of Social Development Commission and was responsible for establishing community centers in the parishes of Manchester, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland. Cyprian Retired from Jamaica Civil Services and migrated to the United States in 1984.
CB’s first job in America was as an armed guard with Pinkerton Services. He later went to work for the State of Florida as a Detention Center Worker. Cyprian retired from the world of work after working with Central Security at Hard Rock Orlando Corporate office.
Cyprian will be laid to rest on Saturday July 18th at 1:00 pm at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd., Gotha Florida.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Lymphoma Foundation of America
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