Bo Higginbotham

Robert Frank Higginbotham, Jr. (Bo), 65 passed away October 12, 2019 at Dell Seton hospital surrounded by family and friends. Bo was born August 24, 1954 in Austin, Texas to parents Robert and Doris Higginbotham.

After leaving high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served from 1975 to 1979. It was while working as a recruiter that he met his wife Dana Wilkerson. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, Bo went to work for the family roofing business, where he served his community for nearly 40 years. Bo was an avid Hunter and fisherman, he loved nature and being outdoors.

He was a devoted husband, father and son. He was the first to help someone in need and never asked for anything in return. Bo was one of a kind and will truly be missed.

Bo is survived by his wife, Dana; children, Trisha, Melissa and Trey; 5 grandchildren; his parents, Robert and Doris, and his siblings, Joe and Belinn.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Cook-Walden Funeral Home located at 6100 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas.