Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 6, 1926, Allegan County, Michigan470, Roger Orlo Hightower
DeathJan 25, 2013, Virginia470, Roger Orlo Hightower
BurialSherwood Burial Park, E Main St, Salem City, Salem County, Virginia470, Roger Orlo Hightower
FatherCarl Ernest HIGHTOWER (1900-1983)
MotherSylvia Amanda LOEW (1893-1979)
Spouses
BirthDec 22, 1923, Northville, Fulton County, New York470, Mary Louise Blann Hightower
DeathNov 2, 1983, Troutville, Botetourt County, Virginia470, Mary Louise Blann Hightower
BurialSherwood Burial Park, E Main St, Salem City, Salem County, Virginia470, Mary Louise Blann Hightower
MarriageJun 7, 1947, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York404, Roger Orlo Hightower-6 August 1926 – 25 January 2013 • K4PF-1W7
BirthAug 14, 1927, Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan470, Elmorse Paul Hightower,470, Phyllis Fern Davis Hightower
DeathSep 25, 2019, Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan470, Phyllis Fern Davis Hightower
BurialSalem Township Cemetery, 3003 42nd Ave, Burnips, Allegan County, Michigan 616-896-9857470, Phyllis Fern Davis Hightower
FatherEdward Wallace DAVIS (1891-1967)
MotherFern Lula HULLIBERGER (1893-1957)
Obituary Online notes for Roger Orlo HIGHTOWER
Roger O. Hightower, 86, of Troutville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, January 25, 2013. He was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, retired from General Electric, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Hightower; and his brother, Elmorse Hightower.

Roger is survived by his wife, Phyllis Davis Hightower; five daughters and one son, Joyce Hightower Coburn, Judy Keaton Hurlburt and husband, Al, Patty Ratley Crowder, Dean Hightower and wife, Pam, Beth Hightower Simmons and husband, Steve, Cindy Hightower Burrow and husband, Darrell; sister, Donna Hightower Heasley and husband, Gene; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five loving stepchildren and spouses and families.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Gentle Shepherd Hospice and Tabatha Clement for the wonderful care of Mr. Hightower.

A funeral service will be held noon Monday, January 28, 2013, at Oakey's North Chapel with Brother Billy Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday January 27, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, Roanoke. Published in Roanoke Times from January 26 to January 27, 2013 470, Roger Orlo Hightower
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