Clifford Joe Higbee

December 28, 1938 - October 18, 2020

Clifford “Butch” Higbee, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born on December 28, 1938 in Formoso, KS to the late Harry Jackson Higbee and Gladys Butler Higbee. Along with his parents, Cliff is preceded in death by his son, Curtis J. Higbee, grandson, Cody Higbee, and brothers Don and Jack Higbee. Cliff is survived by his wife, Aubee Higbee; daughters, Jeanette McKenzie (Vern), Kelly De Leon and his daughter in law Joann Higbee. Cliff is also survived by his grandchildren, Doran De Leon, Danielle Hunt (Connor), Clinton Higbee (Christine), Megan Higbee and two great grandchildren, BellaRae De Leon and Jakie Bentley. Cliff had a long and adventurous life. After leaving the farm, he spent 12 years in the Navy that took him all over the world. He left in 1969 and pursued his career in Air Traffic Control at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Cliff then turned a new corner when he started working Don’s Heating and Air here in Newnan. This eventually led to his final chapter with Coweta County Building Inspectors until his retirement. After retirement, he spent time revisiting his favorite places and finding new adventures with his beautiful bride of 43 years. Some of his favorite past-times were to watch the Kansas Jayhawks basketball and his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. His quick wit and brilliant knowledge of History will be missed by all. A service to celebrate Cliff’s life will be planned at a later date in Formoso, Kansas. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580