Rev. William Highsmith, Jr., 92, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on April 12, 2021. He was the husband of Lenora B. Savage Highsmith.
Rev. Highsmith was born in Bethel, NC on July 1, 1928, a son of the late William and Bessie Highsmith.
Prior to retiring, he was most recently employed at University Towers as a Doorman and previously worked at Winchester Repeating Arms and Pond Lily as a Company Driver.
Rev. Highsmith was a longtime member of St. Matthew’s UFWB Church in New Haven where he served on the Ministerial staff.
He leaves to cherish loving memories, his children, Alton Ray Highsmith (Aura), Gloria Chambers (Randy), Mary Murphy (Larry), Shirley Anderson and Vicky Mariconde; a brother, Billy Highsmith (Diane); sister, Margaret Andrews; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rev. Highsmith was predeceased by his first wife, Vivian B. Highsmith; brothers, Leroy, Nathan and Kenneth Ray Highsmith; and sisters, Janie Mae Beach and Barbara Jean Crisp.
A Walk-through visitation will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 9:00-10:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A Graveside service will follow at 10:30 A.M. at Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Ave., New Haven.
Shirley, and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I know the pain of losing a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Shirley and Family,
My sincere sympathy goes out to the entire Highsmith family. Uncle June, as I knew him, was a wonderful man. I will always remember how he drove all the way from Baltimore to attend our lobster fest in Cromwell a few years ago and this humble man was a joy to talk to. He will be missed, but am sure there are many wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time. Rest In Peace “Uncle June.”
Sheila, Lisa, and Greg Highsmith send our deepest condolences to you all and we will continue to keep the family in our prayers. May the comfort of God’s embrace be with you knowing that he is at rest with the Lord. Love you!
Dear Shirley,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you at this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.
God bless,
Beth Paris
Your funny stories and spunkiness will be missed.. RIP Pop Pop!
My sincere condolence in the passing of your dear loved one, Rev William Highsmith. your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ella Moore
Shirley
My Heart goes out to you in this time. You are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Kim
Dear family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Highsmith is fondly remembered by the Campbell Medical Staff. It was an honor for all of us to know him and care for him. He will be missed.
With love,
Heather Previs
You have our deepest condolences. Rev Highsmith has been a close family friend to our parents for decades from the Myers Family-Inez, Jimmy, Lorraine Johnson and Sharon Moales. R
Dear Betty Jean & Family,
Extending my sincere condolences on the loss of your father, Rev. William Highsmith. May God continue to be your strength. “Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.”
Love,
Ella Garcia & Family??
To the Highsmith Sisters
The Daniel Lanier Family express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your father, Rev Highsmith. Our prayers go to all your family for healing and recovery of this painful loss. Please known if anything we can do to help you recover from this loss don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Blessings
Jesse & Barbara Lanier
Suffield, CT.
Rev. Highsmith was a very special man! He was
A role model in many ways . I will Cherish my memory of him. Blessings and May God shower you, his family, with Grace and Mercy – during this time of bereavement ??.
Garrie Moore-Lanier
Mrs Shirley and family my condolences to the passing of your Father Mr Highsmith He was such a nice man May God comfort allof the family and give you the comfort at this very difficult time Love Vanessa Cooper and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief of Uncle Jun. As you go through this time, remember that you are loved.
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Bill was a wonderful person and a great friend.