Mr. Denville Scotty Hightower, age 49 of Jasper, Georgia, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia following a sudden illness.

The body will remain at Roper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and until the funeral hour on Saturday.

Born April 20,1964 in Tate, Georgia, Scotty was a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Black Knob Baptist Church.

Survivors include his Wife, Teresa F. Hightower of Jasper, Ga.; his Daughter, Victoria Jaci Fountain of Jasper, Ga.; Step-sons, Ricky Thomasson and Justen Thomasson both of Rome, Ga.; his Mother, Pauline Hightower of Jasper, Ga.; and his Father, J.C. Hightower of Jasper, Ga.; Sister, Kathy Fountain of Jasper, Ga.; Niece, Kelly Roland and husband, Timothy; Nephew, Adam Burton; Great-Niece, Marley Roland; Other Relatives also survive.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013 from the Roper Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Chris Pack, Rev. Harold Hightower and Rev. Hershel Ledford will officiate. Scotty will be cremated following the services.

Arrangements and Services are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home & Crematory of Jasper, Georgia.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.RoperFuneralHome.com