Romel Burleson Hightower

December 2, 1978 - August 11, 2012

Romel D. Burleson Hightower, also known as “Ro” was born on December 2, 1978. He went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Burleson and close friend Breon Jenkins. He attended Jesup W. Scott High School and graduated from Start High School where he was All-City in basketball. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Romel Hightower, Sr.; step mother, Sharon Gillard Hightower; grandmother, Betty Jefferson; daughter Sae Hightower; sons, Romel III, Royalty, Romeo Hightower and Rylan Hill; sisters, Heather Hightower and Tiffany Peacock of Columbus; brothers, Richard Hightower of Florida, Mycal Hightower and Michael Burleson; step sister DeAnna Fench; step brother, Walter Fench Jr. of Chicago and special love Camilya Thomas. Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Ashland Avenue where the family will receive friends after 10:00 AM. The Reverend Bobby Gillard Sr. officiating.