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John R. Hightshoe, M.Sgt. USAF Retired, 84 entered eternal rest on Wednesday November 30, 2016 at his home in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Potomac, Illinois to John Harmon Hightshoe and Treasy E (Cox) Hightshoe, he enlisted in the United States Air Force August 21, 1949 when he was only 17 and was sent to fight in the Korean War in 1949/50. He spent 21 years in the Air Force which included numerous deployments to Viet Nam from his home base in Hawaii in the late 60’s, and a three year assignment in France. He retired on July 1, 1970 and after a brief stay in Illinois he moved his family to San Antonio. His working career after the Air Force included real estate sales, and department and store manager for Montgomery Wards. After his second retirement from Wards he worked part time for Nagel's Gun shop which he referred to as a working hobby. John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing, bird hunting and most shooting sports. He won many a shooting match at Nimrod Rifle Club where he served as President and a number of other positions at the club. He was an elder at Bethany Presbyterian Church until it closed and attended Boldtville Presbyterian Church where he was very active in hospitality and social activities. John was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Nelma (Pittman) Hightshoe, his parents, a brother and three sisters. He is survived by his wife Gail (Pierce) Hightshoe, his four children Dianne (Kurt) Lindsey, Steve (Shirley) Hightshoe, Richard (Beverly) Hightshoe, and Tim (Carol) Hightshoe. Eight grandchildren, Jason (Penny) Lindsey, Michael Lindsey, Wade Lindsey, John B. (Maleigh) Hightshoe, Craig (Angie) Hightshoe, Elizabeth (Keith) Shelton, Yvette (Ryan) Ducharme, and John L. Hightshoe. Six great grandchildren, Gavin and Brice Lindsey, Charlotte and Sawyer Ducharme, Oliver Hightshoe and Aubrey Shelton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Brookehill Funeral Home 711 SE Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday December 8, 2016 at 11:30 at Brookehill Funeral Home followed by a grave side service at 1:00 PM at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX. Shed no tears that this man died just be glad that he lived and be grateful that he touched your life.

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John Richard Hightshoe

March 31, 1932 - November 30, 2016