Dennis Ray Highland

Age: 60 City of Residence: Hawthorne, Florida and formerly of Lebanon, IndianaDate of death: Friday, October 12, 2012Place of death: His Home in Hawthorne, FloridaDennis R. Highland was born in Lebanon, Indiana on February 25, 1952. He was the son of Eugene “Gene” and Mary E. (Shaw) Highland.Reared and educated in Boone County, Indiana, he graduated from Thorntown High School in 1970.In 1970, he was married to Donna Skyes and they later divorced. He then married Barbara Strode and they divorced.Following high school, Dennis worked at H & H Automotive Supply in Lebanon with his family. He worked for B &C Motors in Cicero and Gas America in Arcadia, Indiana. Dennis moved to Florida in the early 2000’s and had been a resident there since. While in Florida he was employed at Pearson Auto Parts and Florida Septic, Inc., both of Hawthorne, Florida.A devoted father, brother, and son, Dennis enjoyed the family’s many activities together. He enjoyed all kinds of sporting events and playing cards.Officiating: pendingMemorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.Visitation is planned for Monday, November 5, 2012, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon.Burial of ashes will follow at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana.Survivors: Parents: Gene and Mary Highland – Lebanon, IndianaBrothers: Samuel Highland - Crawfordsville, Indiana Richard Highland – Kirklin, Indiana Joseph Highland and wife, Cindy – Rockville (Raccoon Lake), IndianaSisters: Laura Maile and friend, James Dale – West Palm Beach, Florida Debra Kasper and husband, Don – Aiken, South CarolinaLong-time Friend: Sue Claycomb – Fishers, IndianaDeceased: Dennis was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Marie Highland.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to:Riley Children’s Foundation30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 – 3509OrAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association6100 West 96th Street, Suite 200Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 – 6005

Dennis Ray Highland

October 17, 2012