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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Johnny
Highsmith
Sep 15, 1935 — Nov 3, 2021
Boston
Obituary
Johnny Highsmith passed away with his family by his side on November 3, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Brooks County, Georgia, September 15, 1935.
His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Johnny came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church, Dixie, Georgia.
The family will receive friends from 6PM to 8PM at Evergreen Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
Funeral service will be at Evergreen Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 2PM with Rev Roy Little and Dr. Jimmy Clanton officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Cemetery, Barwick Baptist Church, Barwick, Georgia.
Johnny is survived by his courageous and strong wife, Mary. He was a loving and devoted father to a daughter, Debbie Highsmith.
He is also survived by Brother Roger Highsmith; Sister in Law Elizabeth Murphy; Nephew Frank Murphy. Honorary Dad to Annette Wiley James, Hope Chastain and Janet Wilson Howard.
He is preceded in death by his Sister Edna Curry and Brother in Law/Lifelong Friend Bobby Murphy.
The family would like to thank Bethany Hospice for their amazing care. Also, thanks are not enough to express the appreciation for all the care and comfort during this long journey from Pastor Roy Little along with lifelong friends Hershel and Esther Finch.
Although our hearts are heavy, we will celebrate his life and find comfort that he has joined his best friend, Bobby Murphy in Heaven who together now watch over their family.
Pallbearers will be Paul Strickland, Madison Strickland, Lee Howard, Garry Highsmith, Robby Murphy, and Frank Murphy with Donald Hayes and Hershel Finch as honorary pallbearers.
For those who wish, the family prefers memorial contributions go to Evergreen Baptist Church at C/O Lillan Handratty, 836 Summerhill Road, Thomasville, GA 31757.
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