Q&A
Q. What was Justin Wayne Higgs's first job? Did he/she like it?
A. His first job was at the Dodson Fish Market. He may not have cared about the BUFFALO, but he enjoyed the people that came in. Being around people always seemed to make him happy.
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Q. What did Justin Wayne Higgs dream of doing with his/her life?
A. He loved his truck. That was probably one of his dreams to fix up his new truck. He wanted to put rims on it and a sound system in it.
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Q. If Justin Wayne Higgs could have any job, what do you think he/she could have done?
A. He talked to Dr. King about being a doctor. As much as he cared about people, he would have made a good one.
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Q. What do you think would have been a good/alternative job for Justin Wayne Higgs?
A. dont really know about an alternative. He would have made the most out of anything that he tried.
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Q. Who was Justin Wayne Higgs's childhood best friend?
A. I remember Andrew all through school..There were so many friends. He never met a stranger.
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Q. What Justin Wayne Higgs's favorite book or TV show?
A. When he was little...he loved ninja turtles, but as an adult his favorite movie was Shriek
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Q. Did Justin Wayne Higgs compete with any groups or sports teams?
A. He love ag in school. He loved Irvin Bell, his teacher, and Nursey landscaping. He competed in that and won several awards. He also loved volleyball, which he played at his church on saturday night.
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Q. What did Justin Wayne Higgs want to be when he/she grew up?
A. I think he just wanted to be healthy and happy. He just wanted to live his life to the fullest ability that he could.
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Q. What scared Justin Wayne Higgs as a child?
A. Surgery scared him as he got older. He had alot of open heart surgeries when he was young, but as he got older they were harder and harder on him. Now that I look back, he hated going to New Orleans to the doctors, because he never knew what they might say.
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Q. How did people see Justin Wayne Higgs – class clown, bookworm, social butterfly?
A. People saw Justin as a clown sometimes. He was full of something all of the time. He loved people and seeing them smile was something he enjoyed. He was always there for me when I needed a lift. I sure miss him!!!!
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Q. What is a funny childhood memory you have of Justin Wayne Higgs?
A. His first bus ride is a funny memory. We had told him that Rayford Chandler would be his bus driver and he knew Rayford, so he was ready....The first day of school, Rayford did not drive the bus. Mr. Leach drove the bus. To say the least....Justin got on the bus, but he got back off of the bus and said he wasnt doing to ride on it with that ____ Bleach driving.
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Q. What was Justin Wayne Higgs's favorite subject? Least favorite?
A. His favorite subject was agriculture...F F A. His least favorite subject was Enghlish.
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Q. Describe Justin Wayne Higgs's high school experience?
A. He loved high school. He always enjoyed dressing up for prom and homecoming. He liked the people at his school.
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Q. What was Justin Wayne Higgs's social group like?
A. They were social!!!!!!!!!!
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Q. Who was Justin Wayne Higgs's favorite teacher?
A. Mr Bell was Justins favorite teacher, but he did like Mrs. Lowe too.
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Q. What did Justin Wayne Higgs do after high school – college, start his/her career?
Q. How did Justin Wayne Higgs change through his/her school years?
A. he changed for the better. He was becoming more intelligent and easier to talk with. During all of his problems, I would encourage him to look to Jesus because Jesus had a plan for his life. His faith grew stronger as he got older. It was still very hard on him, but he knew who was in charge, Jesus Christ!!!
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Q. Where did Justin Wayne Higgs go to school?
A. Dodson High School....all of his life
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Q. What was Justin Wayne Higgs's family life like?
A. His mama, which is me, loved him so very much. I spent alot of time with him in the hospitals. I never minded the sacrifice and now I can look back and see that it was time well spent with my son. His daddy, my husband, also loved Justin. They had their own special understanding about things. As Justin matured, he knew what he wanted in life and he didnt let anyone or anything get in his way to achieve it. Colin, His brother, loved Justin too. They spent more time together after Justin got grown than he did with me or his daddy. He loved us, but his brother and his friends were important to him too.
mamahiggs2 (Aug 21, 2008)
Q. Did Justin Wayne Higgs have siblings? Were they close?
A. yes. he had one brother. They were close. I know that it has been a disappointment for Colin, knowing that Justin passed away and their friendship had to end, but one day they will be able to rekindle that friendship in heaven.
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Q. Did Justin Wayne Higgs have a favorite or memorable family story?
A. his entire life was a memorable story. From his first steps, and his first bus ride all the way through his last breath. He was loved and he loved people. He held his head up and made me so proud of him.
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Q. Did Justin Wayne Higgs have a philosophy on life? Something he/she always said?
A. His philosophy was to enjoy life to the fullest. He loved people and he always tryed to put a smile on their face. When a person came in the market he would say.."What can I do you for". He knew that was backwards, but that is what made it so special. and then when they left he always said "Ya'll come back".
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Q. What were Justin Wayne Higgs's religious or spiritual beliefs?
A. He believed that Jesus died for his sins and that he was going to heaven when he died. He didnt have a Christian home when he was young, but God saved me when he was 13. His life took a drastic change then. From bars and drinking to church and singing. He told me one time that He wanted to have the faith that I had. That has stuck with me throughout this ordeal. For him to see Jesus in me and for him to want that same Jesus....says alot!!!!!!!!!!!
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Q. Was Justin Wayne Higgs athletic? Attend sports games?
A. The doctors told him that he didnt need to play sports...even as much as P.E. in school, but he did play volleyball at church on Saturday night.
mamahiggs2 (Aug 21, 2008)
Q. Did Justin Wayne Higgs enjoy the arts – painting, writing, or music?
A. music...He loved music, He played the drums at church...but he did have a wild side to his music too... He blew up his stero in his truck because he was trying to hook up too many amps...or something. Brother Glen called him "Sparkey".
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Q. Was Justin Wayne Higgs an avid collector? Any quirky hobbies?
A. not that I can think of.
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Q. Describe the perfect day for Justin Wayne Higgs?
A. the perfect day for Justin was for him to hang out with his friends. It didnt really matter what they done, but he wanted to be around somebody all of the time.
mamahiggs2 (Aug 21, 2008)
Q. Was Justin Wayne Higgs a romantic?
A. Romantic????the man created romance...He loved buying ladies flowers and jewlery or candy and cards. My first birthday without him was when God gave me a picture of him and Jesus. I was praying hard and I told God "now you have taken him...I need something to hold on to. He always gave me gifts and was so special...now what, he is not here to do that." I certainly don't mind telling the story...if you want to know. e mail me!
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Q. What were some of Justin Wayne Higgs's favorite foods?
A. He loved my meatloaf. Him and Amber came down to the house about a week or so before he went to heaven and I cooked it for him. He liked just about any kind of food.
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Q. What were Justin Wayne Higgs's favorite travel destinations?
A. He loved to travel. Driving was important to him. He didnt really like to go to New Orleans....because of the doctors and the hospital, but just about anywhere else was fine with him. He had a problem one time that slowed down his going...that made him miserable.
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Q. Did Justin Wayne Higgs visit museums when traveling? Try the cuisine?
A. He would try any of the cusine. He loved food.
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Q. Where did Justin Wayne Higgs dream of traveling?
Q. Did Justin Wayne Higgs feel at home in another country?
A. he never went to another country.
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Q. In what other country could you imagine Justin Wayne Higgs living?
A. I can only imagine him in heaven...Happy, Healthy, no worries, Just waiting til we all arrive.
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