Rev. Conrad Lee Higdon 87, of Santa Claus, died Saturday, December 5, 2021, at his home in Santa Claus.
Conrad was born March 20, 1934, in Evansville, to Ezra and Dorothy (Nicholson) Higdon. After attending the United Theological Seminary, he graduated with a Masters in Theology, and served at various Methodist Churches in Indiana and Michigan.
He was a member of Gentryville Masonic Lodge No. 424 F. & A.M., Santa Claus Optimist Club, Santa Claus Senior Citizens and Santa Claus United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Higdon; a daughter-in-law Danette Higdon; stepsons Gregory Becker and Christopher (Gabrielle) Becker; stepdaughter Jill (James) Becker Cole; a brother, John (Jamie) Higdon; grandchildren Kevin Michael Higdon, Kourtney (Will) Radcliff, Abigail and Alex Cole, and a great-grandson, Weston Radcliff.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kevin Higdon and a brother, Michael Higdon.
A funeral service is planned for Friday, December 10, at 11 a.m. CST at Santa Claus United Methodist Church. Rev. Tim Ahlmeyer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Friends may call on Thursday, December 9, from 4 – 6 p.m. CST at Santa Claus United Methodist Church, with a Masonic Memorial Service at 6 p.m. conducted by Gentryville Masonic Lodge 424 F. & A.M.
Fuller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
