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Charles Hightower Obituary

Charles Hightower
Aiken - Aiken, SC - Charles Hightower was born on Nov. 3rd 1956 in Aiken, SC. He departed this life on Friday, July 26th, 2019.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday August 2, 2019 at Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church, (Viewing 12-1 PM) 97 Dry Branch Rd, Aiken with Rev. Bruce Wright, Pastor. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory; two sons, Joey Head and Cameron Smith; two daughters, Charlita Grant and Tangela Gibson; seven sisters, Lizzie Williams, Barbara Hightower, Renee Hightower, Darlene (Greg) Baynard, Gwen Hightower, Marie Hightower (Muhammad) Taylor, and Shirley Breeland; brother, Charles Richardson Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 6-7 PM.
Friends may call the residence of his sister, Barbara, 650 Washington Circle, Aiken or JACKSON-BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 126 Fairfield St. SE, Aiken, SC 29801 @ 803-649-6123 from 3-8 PM Thursday.

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2019.

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Areonna Mealing

November 4, 2019

Happy Birthday Great Uncle Charles...Wish you many more, and hope you enjoy you're life in a better place now.

Joey Head

August 22, 2019

Dad... My pain is on a level that has no verbal description. Every since the first day I processed what death was the day you or my mother passing was dreadful and saddening to think about but it actually happening was nothing I could of ever imagined. I've had things happen to me in the recent years that caused me to lock myself away from everybody especially my family and friends from the Hometown of Aiken. 2 years I selfishly isolated myself unknowingly that I was hurting people that cared and most important my parents. When I finally came out my box and was about reach out to you. Your body couldn't hold out anymore. When I found out what happened. A piece of me died with you Dad. I never been so depressed and so sad in my life. Im so angry and pissed at myself for making you worry about me, I know you forgive me. I could do anything and you would always forgive me just as I would you. I apologize to you for my ways. You deserved to be treated by me better. I didn't have any ill feelings towards you Dad. None at all just a personal battle I had dealing with myself and unfortunately our timing was off. Mines were at least. I will make it home soon to see where you rest now and pay my respect and spend time with my Cam and Charlita. You always wanted us to be a unit and never break. And we might not be around each other alot but our connections and love will never break. Your blood flows through our veins. And i can really feel you with me and its an incredible feelings. I Apologize again Dad. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. And miss you to much. Everything I do now is for you Dad. To make you proud. know your time and efforts haven't been wasted I will use everything you taught me and be great as I can be. Love you Dad. One day we'll be united and smile at each other. the same smile You have shared and gave all 3 of us.
R.I.P. DAD.

August 5, 2019

Our condolences to the Hightower Family and friends. I often speak of Charles being one of the older guys that lived in the projects on Sumpter Street that played a vital importance in mentoring and looking out for me when I was growing up as a young boy. Charles was one of them that took me under his wings and ensured no messed with "Pee Wee" and thought me so much. Never got the opportunity to tell you thank you I praise God that He allowed you to cross the paths of my life. Love you sir.

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Sent Flowers

August 1, 2019

Marie, we offer our deepest condolences to you and your family upon the passing of your brother Charles. The Taylor Family (John, Marion, Christina & Lauren)

Janice Franklin

July 31, 2019

My condolences goes out to the family you will truly be missed

Gloria Tanks

July 31, 2019

Cameron Our family was sorry to learn of your loss, praying for you and your entire family.

KaDarius Hightower

July 31, 2019

It's hard for me to say that you are gone Charles I seen you earlier that Friday before u went glory and you smiled at me, shook my hand and I thought I would see you later but who knew this would the last time we spoke. I'm glad I was able to know you and thanks for being a person I could look up to thanks Charles for everything sleep on cuz.

July 31, 2019

Cameron: Our family was sorry to learn of your loss, The Koon Family

Mr and Mrs levern Lawton

July 31, 2019

So sorry for your lost

Charlita Grant

July 29, 2019

Daddy I miss you so much I feel so empty with out I will always love you and you will always be my best friend you are a great father and I miss with all my heart I don't if I will make it with out you dad I will give my life to talk to again you left to soon dad I am lost with out I don't have nobody i love you so much Daddy you was the only person I trust you the only person that understood me protected me although you fuss you always wanted the best for me you taught me to be strong but I am weak confused and hurt with out you no will ever love or care about me like you did I am so sorry if I could have fixed it I would have gave myself to replace your pain dad I pray every day this is a bad dream I am waiting for you to say charlita wake up I love you so much
Dad your daughter charlita

Alfreda Robinson

July 29, 2019

Condolences to the hightower family mr. Charles was very close to our family and he was like an uncle to me he was friends with my Uncle Randy Glover and Jackie Glover condolences to the family

Franscia Valentine-Tyler

July 29, 2019

I'll miss you my friend, I'll never forget you ..

Franscia Valentine-Tyler

July 29, 2019

My heart is deeply saddened,, you were simply best & always had my back at work and outside of work, a bond that was unbreakable. You were simply the best. I'll miss you my friend. In the sweet by & by I shall see you again.. #AikenRegionalBuddiesAndBeyond

Fulmer - Wade Family

July 29, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family Charles will be greatly missed.

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Aug

1

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home

126 Fairfield Street S.E., Aiken, SC 29801

Aug

2

Viewing

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church

SC

Aug

2

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church

SC

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126 Fairfield Street S.E., Aiken, SC 29801

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