John M. Hightower, 28, of Memphis, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013. He had attended White Station High School and was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. John is survived by his parents, Wesley and Kathleen Hightower of Memphis; a sister, Allison Cole of Beaverton, OR; grandmother, Eloise Hightower of Memphis and his best friend, Rachel Robison. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 in Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until service time at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net