Ottis Brown Hightower's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2026 in Lenoir, North Carolina

Ottis Brown Hightower

February 3, 1940 - May 31, 2026 (86 years old)

Lenoir, North Carolina

Ottis Brown Hightower's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2026 in Lenoir, North Carolina

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Greer-McElveen Funeral Home

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Ottis Brown Hightower

February 3, 1940 - May 31, 2026 (86 years old)

Lenoir, North Carolina

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Ottis Brown Hightower Obituary

Ottis Brown Hightower, born on February 3, 1940, passed away on May 31, 2026. Ottis leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ottis Brown Hightower to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Hightower and Lela Hightower; his wife Alice Hightower; and his siblings, Clyde Hightower, Bill Hightower, Jim Hightower, Paul Hightower, Johnny Hightower and Norma Jean Carter.

He is survived by: his children, James "Chris" Hightower and Susan H. Cook; his brother Joe W. Hightower; his grandchildren, Michele Mizen, Ashley Cook, Garrett Cook and Joie Shelton; and his great grandchildren, Zoey Mizen, Kellan Mizen and Freya Shelton. He is also survived by his family, church family, friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Greer-McElveen Funeral Home



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June 05

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Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
1545 Orchard Dr, Lenoir, NC 28645

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