James A. "Hawkeye" Higginbotham passed away on May 12, 2017 at McComb Nursing and Rehabilitation. James was born in McComb, MS on March 25, 1944. He was the son of James Clarence and Lillie Belle Neely Higginbotham. James worked for many years in maintenance at Polyflex M in Summit, MS. He was an avid fan of old western and science fiction movies. He enjoyed watching sports also. James was well known as an excellent Jeopardy player. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Ruby Kelly and Verena Barr. He is survived by three sisters, Jenetter "Pete" Williams, Dorothy Fortenberry and Peggy Holmes and husband, Bill. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews and many close friends who loved him and will miss him deeply.