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Carl Hightower Obituary
Carl Mentz Hightower, 92, of Tallahassee, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born March 11, 1923 in Vernon, FL to the late Susan Miller Hightower and William Lee Hightower.
Carl attended school in Vernon, FL. He also served his country for three years in the Army Air Force. Carl and his wife Marie came to Tallahassee in 1948, where he began his career as a building contractor. He built many beautiful homes in Tallahassee.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Marie Cotton Hightower; one daughter, Linda Hightower; one granddaughter, Kayla Marie Bellflower; two great grandchildren, Joseph Calvin Burke and Kennedy Elaine Bellflower, all of Tallahassee; one sister, Margaret Hightower Carter, of Graceville, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Clark Hightower; and his four brothers, Nash, Ardis, Oakley, and Earl Hightower.
A Visitation will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EST). Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm (EST) Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, FL. Interment will follow at New Hope United Methodist Church, 4531 Highway 79, Vernon, FL at 4:00 pm (EST).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 4531 Highway 79, Vernon, FL 32462.
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Sonya Stanley
June 15, 2015
Growing up I still can see my dad and Carl standing in the front yard telling their big stories to each other. RIP Sonya Sims Stanley
June 14, 2015
Family : you are in my thoughts snd prayers.
Cathy Taylor.
June 14, 2015
LINDA so sorry to hear of your dad passing, may GOD be with you an your family. BILL DAWKINS
martha Folsom (Cain)
June 14, 2015
So sad to hear about this. "Shug" was an amazing man. Remember the family as neighbors when I was a child. Sending up prayers for the family...
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June 13, 2015
Linda:
Cissy and I are very sorry to read about the loss of your father.
Cissy and John Du Bose
Bill Carlton
June 13, 2015
Rest in Peace, Carl. Prayers to Mrs. Hightower, Linda, and Family. Carl was a fine person.
Sharon Rehbaum
June 13, 2015
Sending condolences to the family, in this sad time; My heart goes out to all. Sharon Mims Rehbaum, friend of Linda's at LHS.
Betty Champion
June 12, 2015
Marie, I am so sorry to see that Carl has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find the strength in our Lord to see you through.
Deborah Whitaker
June 11, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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