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Richard Hightower Obituary
RICHARD (RICK), 68
Richard (Rick) Hightower, 68, passed away on May 29, 2020. He was born in Miami, Florida.
He is survived by his mom, Lydia Hightower, and preceded in death by his father, George Hightower and sister Louise.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Hightower. He had five daughters, Christy (Jared) Rhodes, Victoria (Eric) Burrus, Becky (Mark) Baker, Brenda (Scott) Carmichael, and Savannah Alexander. He had two sons, Rob Hightower and Bobby (Amanda) Alexander. He had nineteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
We will be hosting a private Memorial. Please contact family for details.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
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Eric
November 11, 2022
I'm one of the nephews and his sister Louise's son. Never spent too much time with my uncle, but I miss him. My Mother would often talk about him, she loved him very much. RIP Uncle Richard, I love you
Jean Driscoll
June 19, 2020
What a wonderful man , father grandfather , husband , uncle and friend. May Rick rest in pease and May we remember all the memories each of us made with him. Hell be sadly missed but never forgotten , ❤
Dorothy Hunsinger
June 16, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.sorry for your loss Carol and family I love you all
teresa swafford
June 16, 2020
The world's greatest brother in law in the whole world. I miss you buddy!
All my Love from the world's greatest sister in law in the world. MUAH!
Becky Baker
June 15, 2020
We will miss you so much. Will cherish all of the wonderful memories of you. Till we meet again. We love you ❤
Diane Dubberly
June 12, 2020
Just want to say how sorry I am for your loss to you and your family and friends, he will really will be missed. I know that he took his final ride on his Harley Davidson. Just remember he's not gone he's just away till we all meet agai
Carol &Kevin Jordan
June 11, 2020
To Ricks family and friends sorry to hear of his passing.May the Lord comfort your loved one in the days ahead.
American Heart Association
June 10, 2020
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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