Kenneth Hightower

Kenneth Foster Hightower passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Hospice House in Olathe. Kenny was born on May 31, 1947, the youngest son of William Foster and May Stainbrook Hightower. He lived his entire life in the LaCygne/Cadmus area. Kenny graduated from LaCygne Rural High School in 1965. After high school, he attended Pittsburg State University. From there he graduated with an undergraduate degree and Masters degree in mathematics. Kenny married Carolyn Jean Sellers on June 9, 1973 in Pittsburg, Kansas. They became the parents of four children. Kenny and Carolyn moved to a farm near LaCygne, Kansas where they focused on hay and cattle. Kenny was a good neighbor, always looking after neighbors and helping them when they needed it. He was also an active 4-H member as a kid and volunteer when his children and grandchildren became 4-Hers. Kenny has served on the District #3 Water board. He loved farming especially raising cattle. He put up small square bales most summers when he was younger and if you were helping him you had to stack them a certain way on the trailer. Kenny was known for his over-ability to tighten any bolt or pickle jar. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of the home; daughters Karla of LaCygne and Janette of Olathe; sons Jason and wife Jessica of LaCygne and Kevin and wife Kim of Paola; 5 grandchildren Avarie, Riley, Britton, Rhett, and Macy; other relatives and friends.