I. V. Hightower

August 21, 1914 - August 21, 2001

I. V. "Ike" Hightower, age 87, passed away on August 21, 2001. He has gone to be re-united with his wife of 52 years, Jewel Hightower, who preceded him in death in 1988. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He drove a truck for Superior Feeds for 37 years. After retirement from Superior Feeds, he worked several years for J & E Supply. He was a loving and honorable man who leaves behind family and friends who will truly miss him. Ike lived in the Lindsay, Blanchard and Oklahoma City area for 87 years. He was born in Whitney, Texas on July 2, 1914 to James T. Hightower and Mary Etta Rose Hightower. He is survived by two daughters, Betty Croy and husband, Cecil; and Judy Hilderbrand and husband, Larry. Grandchildren are Carl and April Sandefer, Paul Sandefer, Cory Sandefer, and Jennifer and Dale Schultz and step-grandchildren, Renee and Jim Duke; Mike, Sheri and Maggie Croy; Mitch, Cayla and Chance Croy; and Steve Croy. Great grandchildren are Morgan, Megan, Madison and J.P. Sandefer. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Winnie Hightower, Edward Hightower, and Kathryn Kuykendall. He was preceded in death by his wife; and by both parents; one daughter and several brothers and one sister. Funeral arrangements are with B. G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay, OK. A graveside service will be held in Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay on Friday, August 24, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Lewis Cox officiating.