Patrick H. Highsmith III

Patrick H. Highsmith III VIRGINIA BEACH - Patrick Henry Highsmith III, 68, of the 4400 block of Prestige Lane, died quietly at his home Wednesday evening, Feb. 9, 2011. Mr. Highsmith was born in Norfolk the son of Jean Tennett Highsmith and the late Patrick Henry Highsmith Jr. Pat was a lifetime resident of the Norfolk and Virginia Beach area retiring in 2007 after 45 years of service with Bruce Flournoy Ford/Freedom Ford of Norfolk. He will be dearly missed by many friends and colleagues. Pat was a devoted husband, father and son. In addition to caring for those he loved, Pat was known for his interest in "Oldies cars," and his keen eye to pick out a "Creampuff." During the 20 years he resided in the Blackwater community, he loved working in his yard and showing pride in his home. He leaves behind to cherish all the wonderful memories his wife of 37 years, Stephanie Pecsek Highsmith; his mother, Jean Ellen Tennett Highsmith of Norfolk; his daughters, Sheri Lorraine Highsmith and her husband Mike Adams of Norfolk, Susan Irene Barbee and her husband Gary of Virginia Beach; a sister, Mildred Highsmith Forbes of Norfolk; and five grandchildren, Sarah Larraine Lancer of Winston Salem, N.C., Roger Ervin Lancer IV serving in the U.S. Army, Joshua Josiah Adams of Norfolk, Jake Wesson Barbee and Sadie Mae Barbee both of Virginia Beach. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Blackwater Baptist Church by the Rev. Ernest Trueblood and the Rev. Greg Hammer. Burial will be at the Blackwater Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the funeral home today from 6 until 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the SPCA. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hdoliver.com.