James "Vincent" Higgs, Sr. of Compton, MD passed away on November 17, 2012 at Hospice House of St. Mary's, Callaway, MD. Born May 25, 1937 in Compton, MD he was the son of the late Helen Victoria "Pearl" Pilkerton Higgs and John Leon "Happy" Higgs, Sr.

Vincent is survived by his children: Evelyn V. Knox of Allen, TX, Deidre J. Mattingly of Leonardtown, MD, Francis R. Higgs of Beaverdam, VA, Derek V. Higgs of Compton, MD, James T. Higgs of Sumner, IL, and Briana M. Higgs of Leonardtown, MD, siblings; Catherine J. Sieverston of Compton, MD, Mary V. Deagle of Tall Timbers, MD, Elva J. Reeves of Pembroke Pines, FL, Joseph L. Higgs of Compton, MD, Walter L. Higgs of Compton, MD, Virginia A. Mattingly of Compton, MD, Janice M. Deagle of Tall Timbers, MD and Carroll U. Higgs of Redgate, MD, 7 children and 6 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Vincent was preceded in death by a son, James V. Higgs, Jr., siblings; John L. Higgs, Jr., and Bernard I. Higgs.

Vincent was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, he was the owner of Vincent Higgs Heating and Air Conditioning Company. Vincent enjoyed fishing, hunting and NASCAR.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.