Cliff Higgins

Cliff Higgins, age 83 of Purcell, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by family. Clifford Wesley Higgins was born March 4, 1942 in Oklahoma City, the youngest of 5 children born to Marvin and Lillian (Mahan) Higgins. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1960. Cliff married Wanda Neugent on July 15, 1961. The couple made their home in Oklahoma City, then Blanchard and eventually settling in the Dibble/Purcell area in 1974. They raised 3 amazing children and celebrated 50 years of marriage before the passing of Wanda in 2012. On June 4, 2013 Cliff married Teri Northcott. The couple had both experienced losing a spouse and had bonded because of their similar values, religion and goals in life. The couple celebrated twelve years of marriage together. Cliff was a man whose hands told the story of a life built on hard work, love, and faith. In his early years, he worked for Wilson’s Packing Company and Conley Paving before fulfilling his dream of opening his own pipeline and drilling company alongside his sons and grandsons. He was happiest when he had something to do — whether it was fishing, upholstering, tinkering in the shop, or tending to his garden. He could never stand to be cooped up in the house; he was a man of action, always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. He never met a stranger, carried a smile that could light up a room, and lived each day with joy and gratitude. Above all, he loved the Lord and shared that love through the way he treated others — with kindness, generosity, and an open heart. Cliff's greatest joy in life was his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His family was everything to him, the center of his world and the reason behind his smile. He loved to play the guitar and harmonica with his brothers & family. And of course, everyone knew Grandpa for that full, perfect head of hair—he took great pride in keeping it just right. He will be greatly missed by each and every person that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Higgins and Lillian Milliken; his wife, Wanda Higgins; his sister, Naomi Ellenburg; his brothers, Joe Higgins, Willie Higgins and Kenneth Higgins; and his daughter in law, Amy Higgins. He is survived by his wife, Teri Northcott-Higgins of the home; his daughter Trina Atkinson and husband Tolar of Purcell; his sons, Jeff Higgins and wife Tabby of Washington and Mike Higggins and wife Christina of Washington; his step-son Terry Massey and wife Amy of Madill; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. The family will be receiving friends and relatives on Thursday, October 23rd from 4-6 at Wilson- Little Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 24, 2025 at Little’s Chapel. Interment will follow at Dibble Cemetery.

Cliff Higgins

March 4, 1942 - October 21, 2025