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James Hightower Obituary
Celebration of Life Services for Rev. Dr. James E. Hightower, Sr., of Atlanta, GA, Pastor Emeritus of Bible Believers Baptist Church, Greater Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and Elizabeth Baptist Church will be held Thursday, December 30, 2021, 11:00 AM at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Road, SW Atlanta. Dr. Craig L. Oliver, eulogist. Remains in state 10:00 AM. Entombment Lincoln Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble 10:30 AM at the church. The late great Rev. Dr. James E. Hightower, Sr., leaves to cherish his memories, son, David Hightower, daughter, Wanda Hightower, six (6) grandchildren, eight (8) great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Services provided by Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc., 3000 M.L.K. Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA, (404) 691-3810.
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VIRGINIA R REESE
December 26, 2025
MAN OF GOD, IT'S BEEN FOUR YEARS SINCE YOU RECEIVED YOUR WINGS. YOU ARE CERTAINLY MISSED BACK HERE.
THE REESE FAMILY VIRGINIA AND IKE
VIRGINIA REESE
January 2, 2025
DR HIGHTOWER, THREE YEARS AGO YOU RECEIVED YOUR WINGS. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. IKE AND VIRGINIA REESE
Marilyn Bryant Nolton(37yr member)
September 15, 2024
My Pastor from 1973-2010 until I began to travel more to different states. A rare, personable, loving pastor to all, and especially GOD. From my first to the last, he always said, "If God comes for me today I'm ready, are you"? Continue to RIP Pastor Hightower as you were truly
loved.
VIRGINIA REESE
December 26, 2023
DR. HIGHTOWER, TWO YEARS AGO YOU RECEIVED YOUR WINGS. YOU WERE AN AWESOME MAN OF GOD, AND YOU TRUELY ARE MISSED. KEEP RESTING IN THE SAVIOR'S ARMS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. VIRGINIA REESE
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Cora James
December 20, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
VIRGINIA REESE
December 26, 2022
THIS WILL BE OUR FIRST YEAR DR HIGHTOWER WITHOUT YOU. ALTHOUGH YOU ARE GONE FROM US YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MAN OF GOD. VIRGINIA REESE
Michael A.Teasley
December 31, 2021
My name is Michael A.Teasley and I would like to give my deepest sympathies to the Hightower family. Peace and blessings to the family always. Rev. Hightower was my pastor for many years and a great influence on my life. May he Rest In Peace.
Carol Cain(Shanetta Mother)
December 30, 2021
I send my condolences to you and the family I will keep you lifed up in prayer.
Floretta Jackson
December 30, 2021
Heaven has a new angel. My deepest condolences to the family. He baptized and married me. I loved him and my church. So many good memories of growing up at Elizabeth on the hill. Forever my pastor and in my heart.
Monica Davis
December 30, 2021
Our Deepest Condolences to the Hightower Family. My Grandmother Bessie Spatling and Dr. Hightower were first cousins. We loved going to Pine Mountain on the second Sunday in August to hear him Preach he will truly be missed. May God continue to comfort you doing this difficult time. Love you all
Sandra Tucker and Family
December 30, 2021
To the family of Rev. Dr. James Hightower, our deepest condolences. He was God´s servant. We were blessed to have known him throughout our life´s. He baptized our family, married Larry and me and brought many prayers and blessings to us. God blessed him 98 years of life. Rest In Peace with the Heavenly Father.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Long, Sr.
December 28, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Pastor Dr. James Hightower. A true servant of God. We were blessed to hear him preach God´s word on many occasions at his nephew´s church (Mission Ridge Baptist) in Chattanooga, TN. Pastor Willie Ison and the members will truly miss Pastor Hightower. We praise God for 98 years of a blessed life. We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:8
Wayne Montford
December 28, 2021
Our condolences to the family, may God comfort, strengthen and keep you all in His care.
Wayne & Glenda Montford & Family
Helen Gates Talton
December 27, 2021
I offer my deepest sympathy to the family. I will truly miss you Rev Hightower my father (Rev Marsh Gates ) was your pastor at Bethany Baptist Church in Pine Mountain Ga.May you rest in heaven
VIRGINIA REESE
December 27, 2021
TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE REV. JAMES HIGHTOWER, MY CONDOLENCES. HE WAS AN AWESOME MAN OF GOD. REST IN PEACE REV. HIGHTOWER, WE WILL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING.
James Kilpatrick
December 26, 2021
God has you in his arms forever, from a neighbor ,a friend and a great fishing partner, you certainly will be miss because you were special and will not be forgotten. To the Hightower family my prayer goes out to you. James A Kilpatrick Sr. (478-232-5559)
Marian Williams & Family
December 26, 2021
Sympathy and prayers for the family. May the comfort of God sustain you at this most difficult time.
Cora James
December 26, 2021
Was introduced to Rev Hightower way back in the day by the late Rev Hilton J Taylor(Zion Hill Baptist Church) Had the "Privilege " and I don´t say that lightly to be in his presence and enjoy his teaching and preaching leading by example truly a man of God. To the immediate family & Church Family keep looking up and hold on "Much Love "
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