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Dr. Harold Boone Hightower passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. He was born March 14, 1920 in Memphis, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Hightower. He graduated from Memphis High School, attended Texas Tech for his pre-dental education, and graduated from Baylor University College of Dentistry in Dallas with a D.D.S. Degree. Upon graduation he went directly to the army. He served 3 and one half years in World War Two and served one and one half years in the Pacific Theatre.
He married Janetta Oakley in Kansas City, MO. in 1946. They came to San Angelo in 1947 and retired after 50 years. He served as president of the San Angelo District Dental Society, West Texas Dental Association, and Vice President Texas Dental Association. He served as a delegate to American Dental Association numerous times.
He served as president of the Southwest Society Of Restorative Dentistry of Dallas, Elected Fellow of the American College of Dentistry, F.A.C.D., and also a Fellow to the International College of Dentists, F.I.C.D.
He was a member of the San Angelo Country Club for over 40 years. He enjoyed golf for years, but was always a "dubber" by his own admission.
He was a member of the First Methodist Church and a Thirty Second Degree Mason. He was a past member of the West Side Lions and served on the Board of Directors.
Preceding him in death were his son Bob Hightower; his wife Janetta in 2008 after 62 years of marriage; his brother Dr. N.A. Hightower, Jr. and his parents.
He is survived by his daughter Mari Doss; daughter-in-law Cindy Hightower; three grandchildren Jeremy, Laramie and his Fiancée Elizabeth Fighter and Cheyene; two great grandchildren Elizabeth and Brody. He is also survived by a special nephew, Newton Hightower of Houston. His daughter Alisa Tamburrano and husband Tony and their children Allison, Lila and Kate. He is also survived by a special friend, Billie Shaw.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.