Michael A. Higdon, 68 , of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday afternoon, January 10, 2020, at the Kansas Veterans Home.

Born February 27, 1951, in Winfield, Kansas, he was the son of Glen L. and Mildred "Tillie" Marie (Schwantes) Higdon.  He was raised and received his education in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1969.

Shortly after graduating highschool, Mike enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam.  He served as a Medic and a Green Beret with the 101 ^st Airborne in Vietnam from 1969-1970.  He received many awards for his service including Bronze Star with Valor Device, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal 2 ^nd Award, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Medic Badge, Parachute Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal with Bronze Star, and three Presidential Citations.

Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Mike returned to Winfield where he worked for the Winfield Fire Department, Gott Manufacturing and the United States Post Office.

Mike was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3544 and American Legion Post #10.

His family includes his brother Jeff Higdon and wife, Terri of Winfield; and nieces, Cathi Wilson of Oxford, and Tanya Chancellor of Wellington.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services with military committal honors will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield.  Miles Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established in Mike's name for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Contributions may be made through the funeral home.