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David “Red” Wayne Higgins of Norman, OK was born on January 11, 1954 in Porterville, California to William Higgins and Sadie Harpo Higgins. He passed from this life on November 18, 2021 at the age of 67 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Red was a loving husband, as well as a fun and ornery grandpa and uncle. He was the king of ear twisting and scaring the daylights out of you. He could cook a brisket that would melt in your mouth and was known for his amazing fish fry and chips. He loved spending time with his grandkids and getting them into all sorts of shenanigans. He also loved OU Football, Fishing, and Dessert.
Red was a proud Minco Bulldog (Class of 1972) and a member of the 1970 State Championship Football Team. He joined the Army National Guard right after high school and served his country from 1972 to 1977. Red Higgins was also an icon in the oil and gas industry for over 40 years where he was well respected and known to many as “the living legend” all over the southern United States.
Red was preceded in death by the man he considered to be his father, Jesse Earl DuBois, his mother, Sadie DuBois; his Father and Mother in Law, Gerald and Wanda Knox; and his brother in law John Knox.
Red is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia Higgins. His brother Willie and Techi Higgins of Norman, OK. His brother in law Jerry and wife Elaine Knox of Lake Texhoma, OK, brother in law Mike and wife Tresea Knox of Marlow, OK, sister in law Missy Knox of Chickasha, OK, and brother in law Timothy Knox of Chickasha, OK. His five sons – Mark and Tiffiny Brooks of Victoria, TX; Matt Brooks of Monroeville, PA; Mason and Rena’ Brooks of Poteau, OK; Jesse Higgins of Norman, OK; and Jacob and Christina Higgins of Moore, OK. He had 14 grandchildren – Major Brooks, Nicholas Brooks, Tyler Brooks, Chase Brooks, Barrett Brooks, Jordan Brooks, Austin Brooks, Samantha Brooks, Matthew Brooks, Micah Brooks, Boomer Brooks, Hallee Brooks, Hank Higgins, and Alexander Higgins. Red is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
A memorial will be held in the family home for close friends and family on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM.
Jerry walje says
My fondest memory of David was on Sunday afternoon’s when he and a bunch of his friends and teammates would get together to play pick up football. I remember them letting a very young new in town boy join in and feel like he belonged. I never told David how much that meant to me.
Keith McMullen says
Red was a great guy. Was a underclassman at Minco and worked with him briefly in the oilfield. Met him a few times over the last few years and he always met me with a humorous smile on his face and was glad to see me. He will be missed. God bless him and his family.
Sandra Higgins Creekmore says
Deepest sympathy for the family. Rest In Peace Red. Prayers for comfort.🙏
Juan Thacker says
Mr Red was one of the best bosses I ever worked for he would grab your shoulder with a grip that would break you but never had to worry about if he had your back when something went wrong on the rig cause as long as you were honest with Red he had your back
Jeremy Christopherson says
Red broke me out in the oilfield at Devon Energy. He was tough on us young engineers but it was for a very good reason. We wanted Red’s approval more than anything and he made us work for it, so that we could be the best we could be. I could go on but I have to finish by saying that Red left his mark on me and I will miss him. He was very influential in my career and outlook on life.
BJ Pool says
Red was a great man and a hell of a friend. We had a lot of good times together in South Texas working. There was no doubt you had to earn Red’s trust, as he was hard on just about everyone (lol) …but once you had earned it he was loyal as they come. I will miss him very much as he was a great mentor.
I will second Juan on the neck grab…he used to grab me by the back of the neck and squeeze till my eyes watered and he would just smile and say “don’t make a sound you can take it!” Then when he let go he would just laugh.
Gonna really miss talking with him again. Great man and great person!!!
Keep a bind on it Red!!!
Ricky Whalen says
There is so many wonderful things that can be said about Red!
He was the first person I meet when going to work for Marathon. He was a great friend, boss and mentor a person could have.
He could make a mean batch of biscuits and gravy. He would squeeze the back of your neck and tell you to whistle.
The man is truly going to be missed.
At this time I would like ask the Lord to just wrap his arms around his family and friends comfort them and heal them where it’s possible. Red will be forever missed. Here’s to you RED!!!!