Bradley Warren Higgins, 47, of New Bern, North Carolina, died Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his home after a life long battle with muscular dystrophy.

Brad was born in Waterville, Maine November 22, 1969, the son of Harvey Grant Higgins, Jr and Sheila(Hebert)Higgins. He attended school at Mt. View High School in Thorndike.

Brad enjoyed spending time with his family, and was a very talented artist.

He is survived by his five children: Robert Carey, Sumer (Nick) Bayer, of Brooks; Caleb Higgins, of Monroe;, Saige Higgins of North Carolina; and Brayden Higgin,s of Pittsfield; and his granddaughter, Clara Bayer. He is also survived by his father, Harvey Higgins of Brooks, and his mother and stepfather, Sheila and Ronald Boyce, of Harrison, six brothers and sisters, Matt, Mindy, Chris, Kim, Amber, and Will, and his very close friend, Dina.

Brad was looking forward to the time when this scripture at Isaiah 35:6 would be fulfilled: "At that time the lamb will leap like the deer, and the tongue of the speechless will shout for joy. For waters will burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert plain."

Brad also was looking forward to welcoming back his grandmother, Phyllis Higgins, whom he greatly missed, and remembered fondly.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 15, at 2 p.m. at Cole Farms Restaurant, 64 Lewiston Road, Gray, Maine.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association 39 Mechanic Street #100, Westbrook, ME. 04092