Axel Joseph Higgerson's Obituary
Axel Joseph Higgerson, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. Louis Children's Hospital. He was born April 27, 2024, in Saint Louis, MO.
He is survived by his parents, Dustin and Courtney Higgerson of Cahokia, IL, his five siblings, Ava, Connor, Caiden, Kash, and Kydalyn, his grandparents, Kristal (Erin) Higgerson, and Chassidi (Jason Smith) Cotton, his aunts and uncles, Meagan (Doug Ricketts) Edwards, Macy (Marcus Jelinek) Higgerson, Kayleigh (Derek Beivenue) Smith, Kelly Smith, Jason (Miranda) Smith, Austin (Shannon) Smith, and Nicole (Chris Steele) Barryhill, numerous other aunts and uncles, cousins, and many dear family members.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Joseph Stein, his great-grandmother, Beverly Higgerson and his great-grandfather, Russell Rodenberg.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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