He was formerly married to Lee Hightower. Bill had a long career in the oil and gas industry. He had a passion for photography and wood work.
He is survived by his daughters, Denise Woods and Lisa Nelson; sons, Greg and Keith Hightower; grandchildren, Jason, Chad, and Toby Long, Britney, Chase, Jessica and Kenan Hightower, Garrett Hicks, Shae and Landon Nelson, Rene Hightower; brother, Jerry Hightower and wife Barbara.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, and children, Steve and Tammy Hightower.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 22, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home. The funeral liturgy will take place at 1:30 p.m. on December 23, 2017, in Forest Park's chapel with the Rite of Committal immediately following in the cemetery. After the committal, guests are invited to a reception in Forest Park's event room.