of Clarksville, AR
April 18, 1921 - January 11, 2008
Floyd James Hignite, 86, of Clarksville, died on Friday, January 11, 2008 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born on April 18, 1921, in Ozone, Arkansas, to the late John Thomas and Janie (Ritchie) Hignite. In 1936 he was the first to establish a mail route from Ozone to Oark, was a service member of the C.C.C. of Locke Hollow, a World War II Army Veteran, a member of Local 75 iron worker's union in Phoenix, Arizona for 55 years, and a member of the Clarksville Airport Commission.
Floyd is survived by his wife, Helen Marie Burlage Hignite; three daughters, Judy Marie Hignite of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Joan Frances Hignite Guinn of Sanford, Florida, and Marlene Juanita Bennett of Paradise Valley, Arizona; two sons, Sonny John Hignite of Vance Air Force Base, Enid, Oklahoma and Jerry Floyd Hignite of Los Angeles, California; two sisters, Amy Lois Hignite of Hartman, Arkansas and Bessie Langdon of Ozone, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Janie Ritchie Hignite and one brother, Charlie Hignite.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville with Father William Wewers officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville (479) 754-2201.
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9 Condolence(s)
Rick Higgins
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Mrs. Hignite, Judy, Joan, and Sonny. I was saddened to hear of your loss. I only got to meet Mr. Hignite a few times, but I am thankful for those opportunities. I know you will miss him. I wish all the best for each of you as you make your way through these difficult times. - Rick Higgins
Sara Hignite Chullino
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Grandpa- We love you so much. We know you will always be with us. Love to all the extended Hignite clan. Sara, Sophia and Bob
Blake, Alicia, Andrew, & Kyle Gillman
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Helen and family, Our deepest sympathy is with you, Jerry, Marlene, Sonny, Joan, and Judy. We enjoied being able to see and visit with you both when we drove back east a couple years ago. Andrew is sitting here as I write and remembering his great grandpa with fond memories. We love you all. ~Alicia (Hignite), Blake, Andrew, & baby Kyle Gillman
Cindie Hignite-Lundblade
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
My grandfather was an amazing man.. my only regret.. I did not get to know him better. Helen..we love you and our thoughts are with you... Cindie Ashley Kaden Trynity and Karl...
Tyrel Guinn
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. He was a great man who will be missed.
Tresa (Sherrell) Yarbrough
Monday, January 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I lost my mother three months ago and I know how you feel unfortunately. There is no describing the hurt but believe me it will lesson a little every day. If I can help call (I'm in the book) or e-mail Tresa
Amy Guinn
Monday, January 14, 2008
Joan your in my thoughts and prayers Amy and the boys
Derek & Lorie Cantrell
Monday, January 14, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lance & Melody Guinn
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Helen and Family, We were so sadden to hear of Floyd's death. We have many enjoyable memories that we have shared with Floyd, you and your family. Lance always enjoyed talking to Floyd about his work career. You can rely on your family's love to help you through this difficulty time. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Lance and Melody Guinn