Mr.Hightower was ill of Typhoid & Pneumonia at his home in Luverne
on 3rd street.Mr.John T. Hightower came to Luverne last Dec. and has been running a wood repair shop. He has been a good citizen here. He died a little afternoon yesterday.The deceased leaves a wife and three children and many friends. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church here It is believed that his spirit now enjoys a sweet repose.His,brothers and three brother-in-laws were were with him when he died and took him on the train to Brundidge, Al. This morning where the funeral service take place.He was 31 years old.
He was a man who attended to his own business and let that of others alone.
(The Luverne Journal-May 10,1900)and (The Gleaner-May 11,1900)
Submitted by Crenshaw Co.Historical Society
Mr.Hightower was ill of Typhoid & Pneumonia at his home in Luverne
on 3rd street.Mr.John T. Hightower came to Luverne last Dec. and has been running a wood repair shop. He has been a good citizen here. He died a little afternoon yesterday.The deceased leaves a wife and three children and many friends. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church here It is believed that his spirit now enjoys a sweet repose.His,brothers and three brother-in-laws were were with him when he died and took him on the train to Brundidge, Al. This morning where the funeral service take place.He was 31 years old.
He was a man who attended to his own business and let that of others alone.
(The Luverne Journal-May 10,1900)and (The Gleaner-May 11,1900)
Submitted by Crenshaw Co.Historical Society
Gravesite Details
THE OBITUARY LISTED IS NOT FOR THIS MAN. IT IS HIS SON'S. NEED TO LOCATE SON'S GRAVE.
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Oliver Elisha Hightower
1850–1939
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Mary Olive Hightower Parks
1853–1926
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Harriet A Hightower Tompkins
1853–1929
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Emma F. Hightower Paul
1855–1877
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Charles Wesley Hightower
1858–1924
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Elizabeth V. Hightower Reynolds
1860–1880
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John Thomas Hightower Jr
1869–1900
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Leila Hightower Turner
1871–1896
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James Fleming Hightower
1874–1936
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