R.C. HIGHLAND
was born October 27, 1922 in Hardin County, Tennessee the son of the late Jeptha Askew and Susie Fox Highland.
Mr. Highland was a retired school bus driver for Hardin County Schools. He was also a self-employed logger. He was a member of the State Line Church of Christ. Mr. Highland enjoyed eating with and spending time with his family and grandkids. He had previously lived in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
He departed this life on January 6, 2011 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 88 Years, 2 Months, 10 Days.
Mr. Highland is survived by three daughters, Joyce Golomski of Savannah, TN, Treasa Petty of Savannah, TN, and Sandra Perry of Mishawaka, IN; three sons, J. C. Highland of Mishawaka, IN, Denny Highland of Savannah, TN, and Greg Highland of Moulton, AL;
21 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, and 8 Great Great Grandchildren;
a sister, Polly Benson of Savannah, TN.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Highland was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie Dee Benson Highland; two sons, Larry Wayne Highland and David Earl Smith; four sisters, Artie Benson, Agnes Benson, Oma Jean Austin, and Lola Burcham; and a stepbrother, Jones Gibbs.