Carl Neal Hightower

Carl Neal Hightower, age 52 of Sparta, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011. He was born May 21, 1959 in Springfield, the son of Wilford Junior and Mary Florence (Moses) Hightower. Carl had worked as a machinist at Caterpillar. He enjoyed gardening and farming. Survivors include: his daughter, Alicia Hightower, Sparta; and two sons, Curtis Baker, Sparta and Weston Baker, Sparta; his brother, Kevin Hightower and wife Brenda, Sparta; his grandmother, Gladys Hightower, Marshfield; and his father, Wilford "Junior"� Hightower, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Carl was preceded in death by his mother. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.