Raymon Ruffin Hight

Mr. Raymond Ruffin Hight, age 88, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Frank Bennett and Dora Holmes Hight. He was a member of Franklinton Baptist Church, Franklinton Masonic Lodge 123, American Legion and was a former member of the Franklinton Rescue Squad and Alert CB Club. He was a veteran of the Navy during WW II. Mr. Hight was a former employee of Burlington Industries. Later in his life he was a security guard. Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Franklinton Baptist Church by the Rev. David Averette. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton with Military and Masonic Rites. Surviving is his wife, Gladys Alford Hight of the home, three sons, Raymond R. Hight, Jr., (Kathy) of Henderson, NC, Gary Lynn Hight of the home, and Randy Alan Hight, (Nell) of Charlotte, NC. Three sisters, Evelyn Roberts, (Jack) of Durham, NC, Betty Privette, (Dale) of Butner, NC and Ann Currie, (Allie) of Concord, NC. Two grandchildren, Sarah Hight and Spenser Hight. Mr. Hight is preceded in death by a sister, Shelby Jean Hight and brothers Bennett Hight and J.M. Hight. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service Franklinton Chapel. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Hall-Wynne Funeral Service Franklinton Chapel is in charge of serving the family. Online memorials www.hwfsfc.com select obituaries.