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William Hightower Obituary

Randy Hightower

Greenville

William Randolph Hightower of Greenville passed away January 27, 2015. He was born October 15, 1924 to John Franklin Hightower and Harriet Elizabeth Pittman. After the death of his father in 1934, Randy lived at Connie Maxwell Children's Home until he entered military service in 1943. A combat veteran of the 79th Infantry Division during World War II, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He worked at Piedmont Industries for forty four years. He loved farming.

He is survived by his wife Betty; a daughter, Cynthia Hudson and husband Jim and grandson, Rev. Joseph Hudson, all of Greenville; brother Jimmy of Marietta. He was a member of Earle Street Baptist Church.

A celebration of Randy's life will be a graveside service on Friday, January 30, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville conducted by Reverend Dr. Stephen Clyborne. Visitation following the service at Earle Street Baptist Church Social Hall, 225 West Earle Street, Greenville. Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children's Home, 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646-1934; Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or the Alzheimer's Association of SC, 4124 Clemson Blvd, Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621. www.woodlawn-fh.com

Published by The Greenville News on Jan. 29, 2015.
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I had the honor of living beside Papa and Ma almost all my life. I have so many precious memories of them. Cynthia, Jim, and Joseph are my family too. My prayers are with all of you. I love you with all my heart.

Juanita Huff

January 29, 2015

Cynthia it has been many years. I have thought of you often and I was so sorry to hear about your father. I hope that we can get together after things calm down for you. Please tell your family I am praying for all of you through this sorrowful time.

Jean Jones

January 29, 2015

We pray that God will be near to you during this time of loss. We never really knew your father or Grandfather but know that he must have been a fine man since he was your father. Remember that we are praying for you. Blessings! Woody and Doris Stroud

January 29, 2015

Thank you for being a part of my life, as a child, as an adult and for being a part of my children's lives. You are loved and will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with Betty and all family.

Cindy Huff

January 29, 2015

I had the pleasure of working for Randolph at Piedmont Shirt many years ago. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time.

January 29, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. It's hard to lose a loved one under any circumstances but you will see him again in a healthy, new body. Remember the good times! Keep the faith!

Dana Hall

January 28, 2015

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