Vann Richard

Highsmith

Vann Richard Highsmith, 78, of Boston, GA, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence. Visitation will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. A Graveside Service will follow in procession to Summerhill Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 pm. With Rev. Mitch Clements officiating. Richard was born in Barwick, GA, on May 20, 1944 to the late Vann Buren Highsmith and Laura Mae McDonald Highsmith. He married Vickie Watson Highsmith on November 25, 1966 in Thomasville, who survives. He worked as a Carpenter and was a member of Summerhill Baptist Church. He will always be loved and truly missed. Survivors include; his wife, Vickie Highsmith of Boston, GA, two daughters, Cindy Highsmith of Pavo, GA, and Rhonda Drew of Boston, GA, grandchildren, Nicole Woodall, Christopher Drew, Sheyna Hayes, and Hunter Cruce, 10 great-grandchildren, siblings, Marvin Highsmith (Betty) of Boston, GA, Vanice Cahoon (Dennis McLough) of Greenville, SC, and June Hawkins of Sopchoppy, FL, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Morgan Highsmith.