Larry Eugene Highsmith

Mr. Larry Eugene Highsmith, age 78, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Atkinson County, Mr. Highsmith was born in Brunswick, Ga. on June 15, 1942, son of Murray Highsmith and Adeline McGovern. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. After retiring from farming, Mr. Highsmith enjoyed socializing, going to the mountains, fishing, and watching old Western movies. He attended Sunnyside Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include:

Wife:  Martha Mobley Highsmith of Pearson, Ga.

2 Step-Sons: Jerome and Kyle Mobley

Several cousins and other relatives also survive.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Highsmith were held, Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Satilla Memorial Gardens in Douglas, Ga. with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Special musical selections included, “Go Rest High on that Mountain” and “Spirit in the Sky” rendered by cd. The interment followed in Satilla Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Douglas, Ga.

Serving as active pallbearers were: Charlton Gillis, Hampton Giddens, Phil Murray, Phil Liles, Lee Steverson, and Robbie Dale Bazemore.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.