Kenneth Lucus Hightower

In life, all mortal souls will travel from our birth and into the passage of death. No matter how long we travel in life, just remember that the Lord is always and ever with us. When that time comes to bid this life farewell, we should find comfort in knowing that a loving God will be there with us to guide us to our new home. It really doesn’t matter how long one lives; the most important factor is
whether we did what we could with the life that was given to us and how we treated others.

Kenneth Lucus Hightower was born on March 31, 1973, to Richard Samuels and Francis Samuels in Jacksonville, Florida. Kenny was reared in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He was a longtime resident of Houston, Texas, and later moved to Brunswick, Georgia.

Kenny received his education from the local schools in Duval County. He was a man that wore many hats in employment. He was an adventurous person who followed his friend to Houston, Texas, and became the best auto mechanic in the city of Houston. Kenny also worked as a freelance landscaper. He had a special love for children but never had any children of his own.
Kenny has finished his journey. A life was exemplified by his faith, his love for his family and friends, and a commitment to God.

He departed this life on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Ruby Hightower and Arlester and Alberta Samuels.

Kenny leaves to cherish his loving memories: his father, Richard Samuels; mother, Francis Samuels; stepfather, Gary Shaw, Sr.; brothers, Richard (Alfreda) Samuels, Saoven Hightower, and Marvin Williams; sisters, Hope (Damon) Lee, Danisha Kirkland, Lolitha Wilson, and Nakia McCorick; children he raised as his own, Kashara Getzen and Deerriel Chapman, Jr.; aunts, Rita (John) Herring, Mattie Hightower, Baber Session, Patrice Hightower, Suezan Harrell, Maggie McGuire, and Nadine Felder; uncles, James (Bonita) Johnson, Lester Samuels, Johnnie Samuels, and Austine Samuels; close neighbors, Clifford and Sebrena Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.