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Funeral: 2:00 PM Thursday, May 29th, 2014 First Baptist Church
Alvin Highfill 86 year old Woodward resident died Monday, May 26, 2014 in Woodward. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 29, 2014 in the First Baptist Church of Woodward with Dr. Guy McGraw officiating. Interment will follow in the Mooreland Cemetery with the Billings Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Alvin was born July 25, 1927 in Pratt, Kansas to James Harry and Ethel (Davis) Highfill. Alvin was about twelve years of age when the family moved to their farm southwest of Mooreland, Oklahoma. He graduated from Mooreland High School in 1947. Alvin was drafted into the United States Army in 1950 during the Korean Conflict and served most of his tour of duty in Germany. He returned to Mooreland in 1952, began farming and ranching and was also in the carpet business for 36 years. In l958 he was married to Kathryn York and they made their home in Woodward and were blessed with two children. Alvin loved life every day, always teasing about seeing roses along the way. He had great love for his farm and cattle. He had great pleasure taking grandchildren to the farm. He practiced soil conservation and was recognized for improvements made on the land. Alvin was committed to his carpet business until he retired in 1990. Since retiring, he enjoyed traveling, continued ranching, being active in his church, Gideon’s International, and especially his grandchildren. Coffee time with his friends was a daily highlight, although his hearing was very limited, his close friend, Bill Thomas made Alvin feel included.
Alvin became a Christian at age thirteen. He loved the Lord and served in the First Baptist Church, Woodward. He served as the Sunday School Superintendent, taught junior high boys, served on the Properties Committee, deacon, and other ways. He had a heart of giving and sharing and loved supporting mission programs.
He is survived by his wife Kathryn of the home; son, Greg Highfill and wife Misty of Enid; daughter, Kala Knight and husband Nick of Bartlesville; five grandchildren, Carrie Garner and husband Austin; Randy Knight and wife Heidi; Brandon Highfill; Kevin Knight and wife Casey; and Brian Highfill; one brother, Gordon Highfill and wife Evelyn of Dallas, Texas; many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and loving church family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Evelyn Maupin; half-brother, Dean Highfill and infant grandson, Matthew Highfill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may include First Baptist Church, Woodward, Properties and Hearing Programs, Gideons International or the Missions Program of your choice.
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