In Taunton, January 11, 2014 Joseph Howarth, Age 34 passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born and resided in Taunton, the son of Bill & Lynda (Personeni) Higginbotham. Joseph has lived in Taunton his entire life. He was a graduate of Bristol Plymouth Regional High School. Joseph worked for Edron Co. in Raynham as an electronics technician. Joseph was an avid reader and enjoyed Steven King’s novels especially. He also enjoyed softball, playing games with his nieces and nephews and cherished his time with family. Besides his parents Joseph leaves his siblings Adam Higginbotham and his wife Rani of Taunton, Hope Higginbotham and fiancée Zack of Taunton, Tanya Celona and husband Scott of Taunton and Zachary Higginbotham of Taunton. He also leaves his grandmother Joyce Personeni of FL. and his late grand parents Richard Personeni, Donald & Virginia Higginbotham. A church service will be held on Monday, January 20th at 11 am. at the Christ Community Church, 518 Middleboro Ave. East Taunton, MA 02718. Burial will be private at the request of the family.