William Newell "Bill" Hightower, III, 77, of Tallahassee, passed away May 15, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Anne F. Hightower and his beloved son John Hightower (wife Sandi) of Tallahassee.
Bill was born in Shreveport, LA and moved to Tallahassee from Marianna in 1960. He graduated from Leon High School in 1965 and Florida State University, College of Business in 1970. He was a man of Faith and Integrity who loved his family and friends and never met a stranger. He enjoyed the simple things in life - reading, camellia gardening, bird watching, hunting, fishing, competitive shooting, collecting Rugers and spending time with loved ones. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee and a life member of the FSU Alumni Association.
Bill had some fine Rugers and displayed them at our shows for all of us to enjoy. Our brother Bill will be sorely missed by us all.