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JAMES HIGHTOWER Obituary
JAMES IRBY HIGHTOWER
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dorie; father of Jesse (Kristen) Hightower and Lindsey Hightower; brother of Jana Walczuk, April Stollmack and John Hightower. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Sorrell Caplan. Memorial Service will be held at River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 3 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Area Food Bank, 4900 Puerto Rico Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20017 or to a charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES HIGHTOWER
Jackie Richmond
June 3, 2013
Dorie,
My heart hurts for you and your family at this difficult time. May sweet memories sustain and comfort you all.
May 30, 2013
In a scramble to find that one song that can express what Jim, the man and my mentor, meant to me; came across the airwaves through the radio, Foo Fighters, “My Hero.”
My condolences to the family.
Patrick McGrath
OCFO\OCIO\TSG
Anne Headley
May 29, 2013
Thinking of you, Dorie, Jess, and Lindsey, and sending you strength and courage for the tough times ahead.
Sherrie Borden
May 29, 2013
Dorie: I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's sudden death. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Gerry Share
May 29, 2013
Dear Dorie, Jesse, and Lindsay,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a special person in my life although I have not seen him for several years. I have such fond memories of spending time with him at Nathan and Jesse's hockey games, picnics, school events, etc. He will live, as long as I live, in my thoughts and heart. I am sorry that I was not able to attend the Memorial.
May 29, 2013
May God bless you and keep you in His care. Jim loved his family and spoke of you all often. I pray for your strength love for him and each other to aid in the mending of your hearts as God guides you through this time of mourning. Jim is absent from the body but his spirit lives on and he is always with you through the many great memories shared. KT Davenport
Leslie Osborn
May 28, 2013
Thinking of you all today. Wish I could be there with you. - Love, Leslie
Johnnie
May 28, 2013
Beautiful service - thanks for including us. We miss him more than words can express. As time goes by, reach out to us and we'll be here for additional support - anytime.
May 28, 2013
Dear Hightower family: I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jim at Sallie Mae years ago, and he was such a wonderful and kind person.
Sonya Jameison
Ramon Perez-Goizueta
May 28, 2013
Jim was a pleasure to know and work with. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jimmy Andere
May 28, 2013
I had the privilege and honor to work with Jim way back then at Sallie Mae. He will be missed by his colleagues and family. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Jim's family.
Maris Wicker
May 28, 2013
Dorie - I am so sorry, and am holding you and your family in my heart - Maris
Brenda Hymes
May 28, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Jim at Sallie Mae a while back. He was a great man.
May 28, 2013
Thinking of you, the children and your family and keeping you in my heart. Love, jodi
May 28, 2013
Jim was such a fun, intelligent, witty man. He was in our lives for a short time but each time we were with him he made us feel like we'd known each other a lifetime. Our hearts go out to Dori, Lindsey, Jesse, Kristen, and the family. He will be missed.
Laura and Wes Somerton
Marianne Glass Miller
May 28, 2013
Steve and I will miss Jim - his expansive spirit, his love and energy. We're sending love and healing thoughts to you and your family, Dorie.
June Jeffries
May 28, 2013
Speaking as the parent of one of Jesse's classmates, I can truly say Jim was a good father and a nice person. We were stunned to hear of his death. Blessings to you; may your memories and love sustain you.
D Allen
May 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 27, 2013
My sincere condolences to your family during this grievous time. God, who is a refuge and strength, provides abundantly during difficult times. May God give you the peace and comfort you need to endure the days ahead.
C Johnson
May 25, 2013
May the "God of all comfort" be with you as you struggle to cope with your loss.
C. Nabor
May 25, 2013
May the peace of God be with you during this time of deep sorrow.
Jack Kurtz
May 25, 2013
Jim will always be remembered as the guy who organized kickball games for the neighborhood kids. It was a great way to promote friendship among the kids and keep them active and out of trouble.
May 25, 2013
Continue to draw strength from the God of comfort.
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