A public memorial service will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024 at 11:00 am at Denman Avenue Baptist Church with Reverend Charles Roberts, Kevin Hight, and Sheriff Tom Selman officiating. The family will receive guests and visitors prior to the service at 10:00 am at the church. 

James Larry Hight of Lufkin was born December 20, 1937 in Louisville, Mississippi and entered into his eternal reward on April 7, 2024 at 86 years of age. 

Larry was a resident of Angelina County for nearly 60 years, as an original partner of 9 till 9 Auto Parts, and eventually opening three locations of Hight’s Auto parts in Lufkin and Nacogdoches. He spent several years serving as the captain of the Angelina County Sheriff’s Reserves before joining the force as a Deputy where he retired as a Lieutenant after 25 years of service. 

Larry was known by many as a man of faith and character, who never treated anyone unfairly and was willing to help no matter what the need. He was a born again Christian and longtime member of Denman Avenue Baptist Church. He enjoyed time with his family, coaching youth baseball when his boys were young, as well as flying airplanes. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, 11 siblings, and his son Cary Hight. 

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Robyn Ann (Craig) Hight, son Curtis Hight, son Kevin Hight and spouse Tonya, daughters in law Carla Card Hight and Marie Curbow Hight, grandchildren Lauren Hight, James (Jay) Hight, and Sara Johnson and spouse Brian, great grandchildren Sophie and Matt Johnson, plus numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones. 

Thank you to the nurses at Parkwood in the Pines, with special thanks extended to Cynthia and Linda for their attentiveness and care.

      Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Snead Linton Funeral Home.

      Snead Linton Funeral Home; directors. www.sneadlintonfh.com