Houston Hefner

Houston Hefner, age 94, a Warren County, TN resident and DeKalb County, TN native was born July 20, 1924 and passed away December 4, 2018 in NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.He was a retired salesman for Combined Insurance, member of Morrison United Methodist Church and son of the late Charlie and Beulah Hayes Hefner. Mr. Hefner was married December 26, 1947 to Nettie Lou Underhill Hefner who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Waymon Hefner, Charlie Mae Ward and John T. Hefner.Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Sarajane Hefner, Jr., Charles Hefner and Barbara Elrod and John and Lynn Hefner all of Morrison; grandchildren, Vicky and Randall Sawyer of Murfreesboro, Jake Hefner of McMinnville and Lexie, Emily and Sarah Brewer of McMinnville; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Sawyer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2018 in High’s Chapel with Lanny Johnson to officiate. Interment will follow in Morrison Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at High’s.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fuel Program at Morrison United Methodist Church.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.