Larry Hightower

Larry Hightower was born on August 22, 1938, in Vardiman, Mississippi, the son of the late James and Lola Couch Hightower.

On July 16, 1959, he was united in marriage to Linda Elkins, who preceded her husband in death on August 8, 2022.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he worked as a truck driver for Roadway Express in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World, both in Savannah, Tennessee. In his spare time, Larry enjoyed going fishing and woodworking. Above all, Larry cherished spending time with his family.

Larry departed this life on October 12, 2026, in Lexington, Tennessee, at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 20 days.

He is survived by his brother, James Hightower; grandchildren, Melissa Hightower, Ricky D. Hightower, Shelby Doepker, and Jacob Hightower; nephew, Jon Elkins; and great-grandchildren, River Bell, Wyatt Hightower, Jace Hightower, Waylon Hightower, and Ava Hightower.

In addition to his wife and his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his children, Ricky Allen Hightower, Joey Dean Hightower, and Larry Dale Hightower; and siblings, Geraldine Hightower and Kenneth Hightower