Cossayuna David Samuel Higgins III, 27, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Albany Medical Center after an automobile accident. Born on April 17, 1989 in Lancaster, SC, he was the son of Wendy (Pettit) Higgins of Cossayuna and the late David S. Higgins Jr. David loved his family, helping others, hanging out with his many friends, children and taking care of his animals. Besides his father, David was also predeceased by his grandparents, William and Barbara Pettit Sr., David and Pauline Higgins Sr. as well as his uncle, William Pettit Jr. Left to cherish his memory include his mother and her spouse, Rick Harris, his sister, Kerri Catoe and spouse, Andrew of Fort Lawn, SC, his step-sister, Jennifer Harris of Queensbury, his niece, Abagail Catoe, his nephews, Andrew and Aldon Catoe; his step-nieces, Kayla, Emily and Stephanie Tucker; his aunt and uncle, Angie and Leon Harrison; his cousins, Jay and Emily Harrison. Friends may call from 6 to 8pm on Friday, August 26, 2016 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway Fort Edward, NY 12828. To view David’s Book of Memories and post online condolences, please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com. Please honor David by wearing Jeans and your favorite T-Shirt to the calling hours. Funeral Services will be at the convenience of the family. David will be taken back to South Carolina for his final resting place next to his family. In Lieu of flowers, David would like knowing nothing better than to keep helping children, and their family. Please make memorial donations in his memory to Ronald McDonald House, 139 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208 or Children’s Miracle Network at give.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org.