Virgil Hightower

Virgil Hightower, age 80, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, October, 22, 2015 at NHC in Kingsport. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kingsport. He enjoyed watching sports especially University of Tennessee athletics. Virgil was a caring man, a loving husband and father; his smile will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jeffrey Hightower; and parents, Virgil and Juanita Hightower. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Doris Hightower; daughter, Melissa Lockhart and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew Lockhart; and a host of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Kingsport on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 pm with Pastor Marvin Cameron officiating. Military Graveside Services will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park with American Legion Hammond Post #3-265 presiding. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Kingsport Building Fund (200 W Church Circle, Kingsport TN 37660. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is proudly serving the Hightower family.