Jerrell Henry Hightower, 78, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Paragould, Arkansas.
He was born in Salado, Arkansas, on August 10, 1945, son of the late William Henry Hightower and Mary Etta (Ingram) Hightower. Jerrell served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During his working years, Jerrell worked many years in the funeral industry in various capacities. He was of the Baptist faith.
Jerrell is survived by his sons, JR Hightower and wife Jodie of Mountain View, Arkansas and Jeremy Hightower and wife Joanne of South Korea; daughter, Jenniffer Huey and husband Chris of Paragould, Arkansas; grandchildren, Marisa Porter and husband Ethan, Brody Hightower, Alexis Hightower, Levi Hightower, Jayden Hightower, Jared Hightower, Jacek Hightower, Kaylee Krum, Paislee Hightower, Damaion Hightower and Danny Eddy, Jr. and great grandchildren, McKinley “Dootie” Porter and Wraylon Porter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Edward Hightower and Vernon Gene Hightower and sister, Wilma Lee Hightower.
Graveside Services will be Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Egner Cemetery in Southside, Arkansas, beginning at 10:00 AM.
