Walter Allen Higginbotham, age 56, passed away after a courageous battle against cancer Friday, October 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Tampa, Florida on August 2, 1959 to Boyd Higginbotham and Mary L. Anderson. He was a longtime resident of Pocahontas, Arkansas and later resided in Shreveport. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, and spend time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Daughter Charity M. Crawford and Brother John L. Higginbotham. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-nine years, Ann Renee Perot Higginbotham of Shreveport; Step-Father Steve Anderson of Pocahontas, Arkansas; Two Daughters, Rachel Smith Warren of Bossier City and Mary Jane Smith Warren of North Carolina; Brother Michael Higginbotham and wife Brenda of Pocahontas, Arkansas; Two Sisters, Mary Collins of San Antonio, Texas and Susan Anderson of Pocahontas, Arkansas; Step-Brother Steven Anderson of Imboden, Arkansas; Seven Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2015 at Aulds Funeral Home Chapel in Shreveport with Bro. Dave Lafrance officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Aulds Funeral Home on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 1-3 p.m.