Emmitt O'dell Hightower

1936 - 2018

Emmitt O'dell Hightower obituary, 1936-2018, Palestine, AR

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

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Kincaid Funeral Services, Inc. - Forrest City

2615 S Washington St

Forrest City, Arkansas

Emmitt Hightower Obituary

Minister Emmitt O'dell Hightower was born on April 7, 1936 in Palestine, to Julius and Lounettie Hightower.
He was united in holy matrimony to Rachel P. Pendleton in 1964. To this union three children were born, including one son and two daughters. He was a member of Jericho COGIC from 1966-1969 and later moved to Kansas City, Mo., and united with Bales Temple COGIC under the leadership of the late Elder Willie Wyatt. He was a deacon and later became a minister. He remained there until his pastor's death. Emmitt's last church membership in Kansas City was at New Jerusalem COGIC under the leadership of Elder Chester A. Gray, where he faithfully served. He later moved back to Palestine in 2000.
Emmitt departed this life on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, with his two daughters at his bedside.
Emmitt was preceded in death by his mother, father, a brother, O.D. Cooperwood and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker.
He leaves behind to celebrate his life his wife, Rachel P. Hightower; his son Marlon O'dell Hightower; his oldest daughter, La` Tasha Da` Nica Hightower; and his baby daughter, MaKeshia L. Jackson-Harvey (Craig), all of Kansas City, Mo; eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation for Minister Emmitt O'Dell Hightower, 82, of Palestine, will be Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, from 10 a.m., until the time of the service at 11 a.m., at the Jericho Jericho Church of God in Christ. Pastor Lincoln Taylor will deliver the eulogy. Burial will be in Jericho Cemetery.
Kincaid Funeral Services of Forrest City is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Times-Herald from Sep. 20 to Sep. 27, 2018.
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October 23, 2018

I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

September 29, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Hightower Family in the loss of your loved one and a life well-lived. Please find comfort in knowing God is close to the brokenhearted. May the God of all comfort give you peace and strength to endure in the days ahead (Jeremiah 29:11).

September 28, 2018

May your family abound with many blessings and may God help the family to cope with their pain and suffering.

September 26, 2018

I am sorry to read about the loss of your loved one. There truly are no words that can ease the pain of death. May you find joy from your memories, strength in prayers, and comfort in God. (2 Thessalonians 2:16&17)

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