Billy Ray Higgs was born on January 25, 1938 in Forney, Texas to the parentage of Buddy Higgs and Arizona Williams.

Those awaiting the great union are his father Buddy Higgs, mother Arizona Williams, wife Rosie Nell Higgs, sons: Willie Ray Offord and Darrell Deon Offord.

Billy leaves to cherish his memories daughter Patricia Rene Offord; son Vincent Offord; (3)grandchildren: Eric Smith, Latricia Offord and Davia Offord; (6) great grandchildren: Eric Smith, Devin, Ta'Shon, Davion, Destinee and Jaxson along with a host of other relatives and friends.