Hank was born on March 13, 1915, at Grinnell, Iowa to Louis and Catherine Anna Deveraux Higdon. He attended rural school and St. Ambrose Academy in Davenport, Iowa. Following his education he moved to San Diego, California and worked as a welder during World War II. He returned to Grinnell and assisted with the family farm operation until his retirement in 1975. Hank was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Elks Lodge. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and he enjoyed socializing and playing cards at the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his sister, Mildred Schmitz of Lake City, Iowa and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James, Frank and Joseph Higdon; and three sisters, Sister Annette Higdon, Sister Louise Higdon and Elizabeth Goreham. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church or to St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.