James Mayo Higgs, 78 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Higgs was born in Pearisburg, VA to the late James Harvey and Nellie Mae Griggs Higgs.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Higgs of Pearisburg, Harvey Lee Higgs of Christiansburg, and William Higgs of Pearisburg; and two grandchildren both of Hillsville, Adalynn Grace Ann White and Colton Grey Johnson.

Mayo served four years in the US Air Force.  He was a proud member of Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he worked whole-heartedly when he could. He enjoyed his family, his church family, and his friends.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Higgs of Hillsville; children, Elizabeth Spicer (Randy) of Narrows, Chris Higgs (Wendy) of Dobson, NC, and Billy Higgs (Kim) of Hillsville; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved and was proud of.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church at 10:00 AM with Pastors Jeff Pickett and Jim McCraw officiating.  Burial will follow in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 9:00 until 10:00 AM.  Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.