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Stephen Highsmith Obituary
Indianapolis - Stephen "Steve" D. Highsmith, Sr., 77, of Indianapolis and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was born September 28, 1942, in Flat Rock, Illinois, to Ruth McElroy Highsmith Lloyd and George D. Highsmith. Steve spent his early years in Terre Haute until moving to the Indianapolis area in the early 1970's, where he spent many years working in accounting. He went on to purchase several floral shops in the area. After selling those, he went on to show his entrepreneur spirit, by purchasing and running several other businesses. Survivors: many, many friends; son, Steve, Jr., daughter-in-law, Carol, two granddaughters, Allison and Abby, all of Brownsburg. Also a half-sister, Debra Church of Terre Haute; several aunts, nephews, and cousins, along with long time business partner and friend, Ray Heilman of Indianapolis. Burial will be at Durham Cemetery in Terre Haute on Saturday March 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Online condolences may be left at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.
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March 25, 2020
May the Lord be with you as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Peace and comfort to each of you.
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March 23, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.
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