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Charles Hightower Obituary

Charles Hightower N. CHARLESTON - Charles E. "Joe" Hightower, 74, of North Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2018, at Trident Medical Center. Joe was born in Florida, on August 17, 1943, to the late Norman and Frankie Hightower, and raised in Denmark, South Carolina. He graduated from Carlisle Military School, class of 1962. Joe joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, honorably discharged in December 1969. He attended Palmer College where he earned an Associate Degree in Criminology in 1975. He chose to service the community as a police officer, being promoted through the ranks, and retiring as a Captain from Charleston County Sheriff's Office in 1995. Joe enjoyed doing his leather work and spending time at the Edisto River. He is survived by his son, Anthony Brett, daughter, Lissa, grandchildren, AJ Pellum, Jr., Kelly Henderson, Jr., and Kalyn Henderson, ex-wife, Karen, and sisters, Margie and Jean. Family and friends are invited to his attend his memorial on Friday, April 6, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Dorchester Memorial Gardens Chapel, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe's name to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406, www.charlestonanimalsociety.org. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2018.

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lamar murray

April 7, 2018

Joe and myself rode the school bus home from Porter.(1950s) I went to high school with sis Jean.Sadly have lost touch.

James M. Hill

April 6, 2018

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Diane Groves-Tarr

April 3, 2018

Please except my sincere condolence, Capt. Joe was an honorably Man, he will be missed by all.

Gary Quimby

April 3, 2018

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I worked briefly for him at CCPD before transferring. He was always calm and willing to listen to the younger officers. I'm sure he will be missed.

Ray Wright

April 3, 2018

The Hightower Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. I have known Joe since 1982 and know how much he loved his family. Know that he has gone to a better place. Rest in Peace brother.
Ray Wright
Charleston, SC

Susan Taschner

April 2, 2018

Condolences to the family of Joe Hightower. Great memories from the County and at the river. He never missed a chance to speak when he worked at Trident. Heaven has Another Angel.

Kay Hyman

April 1, 2018

I am so grateful to Joe's family for honoring his memory with donations to the shelter! As the Director of Community Engagement for Charleston Animal Society I speak on behalf of the staff and animals in our care. We are eternally grateful for your choice ! Please know that your generous thoughtful gift will leave a legacy of hope for animals in our community! We are so sorry for your loss and hope that knowing that your choice will help so many is a small comfort to you! For the animals I am Kay Hyman -

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