Okey John High

Dateline: Monroe Mr. Okey John High, 89, of Monroe, went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, October 16, 2010, while residing at Hospice House of Union County. He was born June 18, 1921 in Peachland, NC, son of the late George Franklin High and Annie Griffin High. Mr. High retired from Duff-Norton, Wadesboro and was a recognized WW II veteran. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working outside with plants and flowers. He loved to share his sense of humor with family and friends as they gathered around him to hear his humorous stories and anecdotes. He loved his family at Love Baptist Church and listening to their gospel music. Mr. High was preceded in death by his first wife, Verla Huggins High and his second wife, Mildred Rushing High. He is survived by his two sisters, Annie Lou Phillips of Rockingham, and Fannie Mae Walters of Gastonia, one son, Okey Richard High (Billie) of Marshville; two daughters, Jane Morgan of Monroe and Sandy Collins of Wingate, two step-daughters, Janet Feidler of Marshville and Martha Hinson (Tom) of Monroe, six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Okey High will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Gordon Funeral Service with Pastor Don Thompson and Perry High officiating. The family received friends Monday evening. Burial will be at Gilboa United Methodist Church, Marshville with military rites. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110 or Love Baptist Church, 707 Deese Rd., Monroe, NC 28110. The family would like to thank the staff at CMC-Union, Jesse Helms Nursing Center and Hospice of Union County for their kindness and caring during his stay. Gordon Funeral Service Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112 is caring for the High family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Published online on October 18, 2010 courtesy of Gordon Funeral Service, Inc. .