Howard Maurice Higgins

Howard Maurice “Moe” Higgins was known to family and friends for his devotion to those he loved and for bringing people together through his work as a party planner. A father of three, Howard made family life central to his days; those close to him remember a man who cared for his children and worked to create joyful moments for others.

Born December 9, 1983, Howard lived in Charlotte and was active in his northwest Charlotte neighborhood. In his professional life he organized celebrations and events, helping mark milestones for others while building relationships across his community. The nickname “Moe” appears in family accounts and local coverage, a sign of how he was known personally and affectionately.

Howard’s family has spoken publicly about his loss and their wish for answers, emphasizing that he had not given them reason to expect harm and that his death was devastating and bewildering. Their requests for information reflect the deep hole his passing left in their lives and the larger circle of people who relied on his presence, whether at family gatherings or events he helped plan.

Though public details focus on the circumstances of his death, those who knew Howard remember the ordinary, human things: his role as a father, his work bringing people together, and the relationships that defined his life. His family’s calls for help in the months after his death are a reminder that behind every public notice is a person whose daily life mattered to children, siblings, friends, and neighbors. May this brief remembrance honor Howard Maurice Higgins by placing his life and his relationships at its center.