Chief Master Sergeant Leroy Kofi Higgs , affectionately known as "Kofi" by his family and friends, began his life's journey 48 years ago.  He was born on November 5, 1974, in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Clark Leroy Higgs and Sandra Lee (Woodward) Lewis. On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Kofi was called by God to his new home in heaven.

As a child, Kofi attended Zion Hill Baptist Church in Spotsylvania, Virginia where he was baptized. Later, Kofi then recommitted his life to the Lord, accepting Jesus Christ into his heart asLord and Savior while attending Arm of the Lord Ministries in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  He attended public schools in Washington, D.C. and Spotsylvania County, where he graduated from Chancellor High School. Kofi was a wrestler at Chancellor High School.

Kofi enlisted in the Air Force in Fredericksburg, Virginia in March, 1994. He completed the Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Course at Sheppard, Air Force Base, Texas and was initially assigned to Aviano, Italy as an F-16 crew chief. Following his assignment in Italy, Kofi performed multiple functions within the Tactical Aircraft Maintenance career field with specialized experience on the F-16, F-117, F-22, E-3A and F-35 platforms. Later in his military career, Kofi served as "Blue" Aircraft Maintenance Unit Superintendent. He was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant where he served as Chief Enlisted Manager of the Directorate of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Seventh Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. As Chief Master Sergeant, Kofi served as the principal advisor to Directorate leadership on issues affecting 280 military, civilian and contracted personnel, maintaining $5.5 B in War Reserve Material. Additionally, he held responsibility for the combat readiness of five forward operating bases and two main operating bases. During his military career, he earned numerous prestigious awards and medals, denoting his accomplishments as a decorated leader. In 2020, he retired from the U.S. Air Force with 26 years of service.

While serving in the military, he was united in marriage to Michele Renee Higgs (former wife). To this union, he raised three beautiful children who were the center of his universe, Darel Nathaniel, Isaiah Daniel and Amaya Renee. His children were his greatest accomplishments and he was actively involved in their lives. Kofi was very proud of his three children. He enjoyed being a coach for his boys, attending daddy daughter dances, and traveling internationally.

Kofi was a committed Washington D.C. sports fan.  He also had a love for classic cars, Star Wars, and deep sea fishing.  Following his retirement, Kofi made Niceville, Florida his home. He enjoyed spending time with family and loved ones, caring for his fur baby, Koco, going to the gym and engaging in hobbies such as teeball, kickball, wallyball, biking, and hiking. He made frequent trips home to Virginia and Washington D.C. to see his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by ALL who truly loved him.

Kofi was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leroy "Brim" Higgs, Kathryn "Kitty" Swann Higgs and Charlie and Vienna Woodward; two very special aunts, Joyce Ann Woodward, Mathelda Cook, an uncle, Berkeley Burrell and many other aunts and uncles.

Kofi leaves to cherish his memory: his loving children, Darel Marshall of Richmond, Virginia, Isaiah Higgs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Amaya Higgs of Niceville, Florida; his mother, Sandra Lewis (Stanley) of Richmond, Virginia, and his fathers, Clark Higgs (Raquel) of Washington, D.C., Charles Eaglin of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Stanley Lewis, Richmond, Virginia. His siblings, Christin Higgs (Keith) of Oxon Hill, Maryland, Shanone Sport (Kyle) of Richmond, Virginia, Jamahl Higgs, Baltimore, Maryland, Breana Higgs, Washington D.C., and a very special niece, Jasmine Higgs. His bonus siblings, Colby Kay (Sonya), Tenia and Stacie Lewis, Eddie Montesinos (Maria) and Michael Montesinos. His nieces, Kayla Higgs and Khloe Napier, and nephews, Zachary and Micah Sport, Gabriel Higgs, Kendell Schrock-Higgs, and Wesley Marshall.  His aunts, Deloris Ford and Jackie Washington of Spotsylvania, Virginia. His uncles, Charlie Woodward and John Willie Minor, both of Spotsylvania, Virginia; and Jeffrey Hallums of Washington, D.C.

A very special and devoted partner, Jessica "Jess" Scharmen, Fort Walton Beach, Florida; his fur baby, Koco, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A viewing will be held at Salem Fields Community Church, 11120 Gordon Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407, on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 2:00 PM.