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Lyle Coleman "Coco"
Highlander, age 82, of Alderson, W.Va., passed away on
Monday, April 15, 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital in
Beckley, W.Va.
Born September 30, 1936 in Alderson, W.Va., he was the
son of the late Joe and Blanche Highlander. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,
Delmore Highlander.
Mr. Highlander worked at Simmons Building Specialties in
Alderson, W.Va. for many years and later retired from
the West Virginia Department of Highways. He graduated
from Alderson High School in 1954 and served in the
United States Army for two years. Mr. Highlander was a
member of the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church
in Alderson, where he served as former chairman of the
Official Board, was a former usher, and was a member of
the United Methodist Men. He was a former member of the
Alderson City Council and former President of Alderson
Little League, where he was responsible for building the
little league field at Alderson City Park, which was
later named in his honor. Mr. Highlander was known as
one of the finest football and basketball officials in
Southern West Virginia and he was an avid fan of the
West Virginia Mountaineers Sports teams.
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Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Betty
Smithson Highlander of Alderson, W.Va.; two sons, Jeffrey Highlander
of Alderson, W.Va. and Thomas Highlander and his wife, Maria, of
McDonough, Ga.; three granddaughters, Yldamarie Highlander,
Elizabeth Highlander, and Addison Highlander all of McDonough, Ga.;
two brothers, Joe Highlander, Jr. of Hampton, Va. and Leonard
Highlander of Roanoke, Va.; two sisters, Dona Copenhaver and her
husband, Ray, of Woodbridge, Va. and Leona Maynard of Newport News,
Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, Alderson, W.Va., with the
Rev. Rick Duncan and Pastor David Highlander officiating. Burial
will follow at the Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, W.Va. Friends may
call Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the
Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, W.Va., and one hour prior to services
at the Church on Friday.
Serving as pallbearers will be Sam Groves, Greg Holliday, Steve
Keadle, Scott Pinnell, Steve Copenhaver, and Neil McClung. Serving
as honorary pallbearer will be Walter "Bones" Baker.
Source:
Lobbans Funeral Home
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