Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Jerry Franklin Higgins, age 75, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born April 1, 1946 to James Franklin and Velma Higgins in Atlanta, Georgia. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era on the USS Bryce Canyon AD-36 and the USS America CVN-66. He was a 40 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 613. Jerry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Wilder Higgins of Jasper; son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Scarlett Higgins of Holly Springs; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Hall and Scott Morgan of Cumming; son, Jeffrey Higgins of Burnt Mountain; grandchildren, Tristan Higgins, Cole Hall, Zaylee Higgins, Skyler Higgins, Dallas Jarrett, and Preston Barnes. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Wade Higgins. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make donations in honor of Mr. Higgins to Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.