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A. Hignite Obituary
He was born July 17, 1938, in Midland Township, to the late Arthur W. and Thelma M. (Parsons) Hignite. He married the former Sue Lloyd on April 11, 1970, in Midland. He was employed by The Dow Chemical Co. in the Ziploc Bags Dept. in Bay City. He also worked for nine years for the City of Midland Department of Parks and Recreation. He served in the Army National Guard for six years. Duane was a member of the (HOGS) Harley Owner Group. He dearly loved his motorcycle and riding, enjoyed traveling, camping, car racing and rodeos. He will be greatly missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife Sue; son and daughter-in-law Al and Lisa Hignite of Loomis; daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Jason Haydon of LaGrange, Ky.; grandchildren, Hunter Hignite Haydon and Zachary Brockway; brothers and sisters-in-law Randy and Eileen Hignite of Indiana and Marlon Hignite and Vicki Vermillion of Midland; sisters and brother-in-law Sharon Hignite of Midland and Janine and Eric Freeman of Midland; and nephew, Shane Laney of Midland. He was preceded in death by grandson, Dale Hignite.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at the Smith-Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Becknell, pastor of the Midland Missionary Church, officiating.
Members of Duane's family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 5 to 7 p.m. and tomorrow morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund or donors favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for A. Hignite
Jessica Violett
October 29, 2006
I am so very sorry to hear of Duane's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so very happy to get to spend the time that I did getting to know him. He was a wonderful man, father and grandfather.
A Great Ride
October 28, 2006
Melissa and Chris Miller
October 28, 2006
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are so glad that we had the chance to know him for as long as we did. He was a great man. Whome was very sweet and kind to everyone. God Bless!
Fred Bourne
October 28, 2006
I was sorry to hear of Duane's passing. He was a great guy.I worked with him for many years at Ziploc.He will be missed by all his friends at sandwich bag.He always will be PINK FLOYD to us,that was his nick name at work.Our prayers go out to his family
Michael Ball
October 27, 2006
Dear Sue, I am sorry to learn of Duanes passing. We had been friends since 1971 from Dow Paving. I do so wish he would of been home the last time I was home and went to see him. My prayers are with you.
KENNETH Hyatt
October 25, 2006
Dear Sue & family,
we are so sorry to hear of Duane's passing. he will be missed by all.
He was a life long friend, I will always remember. we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
sincerely,
Ken & Charlotte Hyatt
Chris Willems
October 24, 2006
We are deeply sorry of the loss of Duane and want to express our sympathy to the family and especially to Sue and the kids. We here at Ricks autobody and Sales and Limmer Auto Sales will miss him very much.
Melissa Devereaux
October 24, 2006
Sue, Al, Shell and Family
I am so sorry to hear such a wonderful man has passed, way before his time. It is easy to remember how great he was and how everybody enjoyed being around him. I also remember how much I wanted a daddy just like him and wish I could have told him Thank you for touching my life!
I love you guys and pray for the best for you and your family
Melissa
Jackie Evans
October 24, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to Sue and the family. Duane always brought us a smile and a hug!
The gang in rehab: Jackie, Charlie, Judy and Carrie
Pat O'Donnell
October 24, 2006
Dear Sue,
I am very sorry to hear of Duane's passing. He was a great guy and friend. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Stephanie Hayden
October 24, 2006
Sue, Al, Michelle, and Family - My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this very sad time. Duane will be greatly missed and was loved by many.
Jeff & Carrie Hunter
October 24, 2006
We were so sad to hear of Duane's passing. We are ever so greatful to have seen you all last year when you stopped by Highlands Ranch and visited us.
All our love!
Carrie, Jeff, Caden & Evan
Connie & Richard Brabaw
October 24, 2006
Dear Sue,
OUR hearts go out to you and the family.
Duane will be missed by all who knew him!
WE are so glad you came to see us this year in Arizona, we will treasure that visit forever.
May God be with you through this time.
OUR prayers are with you.
WE send our love and hugs to you.
Leo Holcomb
October 23, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear about Duane. Also sorry that I can't make it there for the funeral, but I'm working in Oregon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your friend,
P J Walcik
October 23, 2006
Sue and Family.
I am truly sorry for you loss. I wish I could attend, but I am out of town Tuesday morning an will not be back until 12:00. Know you and your family are in my prayers.
Randy and P J Walcik
Lonnie Thurston
October 23, 2006
My deepest sympathys concerning Duane's passing.
Denny & Cathy Kalinowski
October 23, 2006
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Al. Thinking of you. Denny & Cathy
Stephany Passage
October 23, 2006
Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss. Duane was a super guy. My prayers are with you and Michelle and Al. If there is something I can do to help, please do not hesitate to call. Love you and miss you.
Stephany
Jim and Julene Terrill
October 23, 2006
Sorry to read of Duane's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sue, Al and Michelle.
Jim and Julene Terrill
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