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Welcome! This is an online space to commemorate the life of Dan.  

As we mourn the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend his legacy has come into focus. In the last few days we've received so many well wishes from near and far. It's clear that he shared his big heart with all those he met and that he touched many lives. 

He sure loved to tell stories. Now we'd love to hear your stories and memories about him. Please use this space to leave well wishes, share your favorite memory, upload pictures, etc. We will be checking this space often as we reflect on the life of a great man who will be dearly missed.

Our family's request during this time is that you carry on his legacy. Find a way to honor him today and every day by living out what you loved most about him.  

September 30, 2017
September 30, 2017
I didn't know Mr. Hightower personally but wanted to share a message of encouragement. From what I can see in the comments he was deeply cared about and loved by his friends and family. I saw a couple of scriptures in one comment but just wanted to share one more. Take comfort in knowing he's at rest. We look forward to the time when 1 Corinthians 15:26 is fulfilled when the enemy of death will be eliminated. Until that time deep sympathy---Julia
August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
Brenda and I were so saddened to hear of Dan's passing and sorry we could not be at his Memorial. I will miss talking with Dan about any and all subjects as we would do when we would cross paths on my walks. He lived a "big" life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Christine and all of Dan's family.

Brenda and Larry Franks
August 8, 2017
August 8, 2017
Dear Christine and family, we are saddened for your loss. Dan touched the lives of so many in truly meaningful ways. We will all miss him. Dan changed the way this world spins. A remarkable life is a bittersweet celebration for all of us. We extend our prayerful thoughts and heartfelt
sympathies to all those burdened by his physical absence.
August 8, 2017
August 8, 2017
Christine, our prayers are with you and your family. We think so much of Dan and his kindness. We enjoyed his sense of humor and admired how clever he was though he would not admit it. May the grace of God comfort you as only He can at this sad time.
August 8, 2017
August 8, 2017
Christine, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you seek to deal with Dan's loss. I had only met him once, but he seemed so full of life and love. May the good memories of your lives together carry you through.
August 7, 2017
August 7, 2017
My thoughts are with the family all around great guy he will be sadly missed
August 7, 2017
August 7, 2017
"The way Dan talked about Christine, how much he loved and admired her, how grateful he was to have found such a perfect life partner, and the look on his face when he looked at Christine is what I will remember most about Dan. He will be missed by anyone who knew him."
August 7, 2017
August 7, 2017
Christine, We were so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. We will always remember his great sense of humor.

Gayle and Tom Mandley
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
Christine -- Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family. My heart aches for you and I truly pray that your wonderful memories bring peace and joy to your heart.
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
I never saw Dan without a big smile on his face. When meeting in the neighborhood he was never to busy to stop and talk. He was so easy and fun to be with that a quick chat could turn into 20 minutes before you realized it. His smile, his wave, and his presence will be missed every day. Rest well, friend, although you are probably busy organizing a car race with the angels.
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
Christine and family,
I am so sorry and sad for you all. My prayers go with you at this time. I always enjoyed visiting with Dan on the phone about coatings etc. He was always so careful not to say something that wasn't correct! I will remember him for a long time. Wishing you the best at this sad time.
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
Dan and I have had some great conversations. We also had a great deal in common. Ill miss his quick wit.
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
Over the last 4 years, Dan and I became very good friends. He reached out to me when things were tough. Dan had kind soul, and a good heart. In our business dealing's, we got to where we talked on the phone almost every day, sometimes two or three times a day. His sense of humor, his honesty, his integrity, was admired the most. This man really cared about his friends and customers. I'm glad to have gotten to know such a good man. My prayers are with Christine and the Hightower family
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
Christine, Carolyn and I were stunned to read of Dan's passing. Although we didn't know you before we purchased the Jeep, we felt like we were visiting with family. May he rest in peace.
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
Deepest sympathies to Christine and her Family!! You will always have Dan in your hearts. You will always have the memories of him and
know that one day You will see Him again!
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
I offer my sincere sympathy to Chris and family.
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
Christine and family, I'm very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Wishing you fond memories of a great man. Prayers. Jeff

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September 30, 2017
September 30, 2017
I didn't know Mr. Hightower personally but wanted to share a message of encouragement. From what I can see in the comments he was deeply cared about and loved by his friends and family. I saw a couple of scriptures in one comment but just wanted to share one more. Take comfort in knowing he's at rest. We look forward to the time when 1 Corinthians 15:26 is fulfilled when the enemy of death will be eliminated. Until that time deep sympathy---Julia
August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
Brenda and I were so saddened to hear of Dan's passing and sorry we could not be at his Memorial. I will miss talking with Dan about any and all subjects as we would do when we would cross paths on my walks. He lived a "big" life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Christine and all of Dan's family.

Brenda and Larry Franks
August 8, 2017
August 8, 2017
Dear Christine and family, we are saddened for your loss. Dan touched the lives of so many in truly meaningful ways. We will all miss him. Dan changed the way this world spins. A remarkable life is a bittersweet celebration for all of us. We extend our prayerful thoughts and heartfelt
sympathies to all those burdened by his physical absence.
Recent stories
August 8, 2017

You'll have to bear with me as my memory is a little fuzzy on this but, as I recall, one of my first interactions with Mr. Hightower was back in high school shortly after my brother got his eyebrow pierced.  My brother, Brandon, and I were talking in the driveway before heading out for whatever mischief we had planned when Mr. Hightower emerged from the garage and observed my brother's new piercing.  He then offered with in a convincing, deadpan voice:  "Doesn't that hurt?", pointing at my brother's eyebrow.  "Did you crash or something?  It looks like you have some sort of wire stuck in your eyebrow."  Then, as he walked back to the garage,  "Hold on -  let me get something to take it out for you."  He reappeared moments later with a very large pair of pliers and took a few ominous steps towards my brother before breaking out into a jovial laugh...  I don't know about my brother, but he had me hook, line, and sinker.

The Dash

August 6, 2017

Dan's mother had a favorite poem, The Dash, that was referenced often in the family. 

The Dash
by Linda Ellis copyright 1996

I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on the tombstone
from the beginning…to the end.

He noted that first came the date of birth
and spoke the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
that they spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved them
know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own,
the cars…the house…the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.

So, think about this long and hard.
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
that can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
to consider what’s true and real
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we’ve never loved before. 

If we treat each other with respect
and more often wear a smile,
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy is being read,
with your life’s actions to rehash…
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent YOUR dash?

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