Rev. William Highsmith, Jr., 92, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on April 12, 2021. He was the husband of Lenora B. Savage Highsmith.

Rev. Highsmith was born in Bethel, NC on July 1, 1928, a son of the late William and Bessie Highsmith.

Prior to retiring, he was most recently employed at University Towers as a Doorman and previously worked at Winchester Repeating Arms and Pond Lily as a Company Driver.

Rev. Highsmith was a longtime member of St. Matthew's UFWB Church in New Haven where he served on the Ministerial staff.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his children, Alton Ray Highsmith (Aura), Gloria Chambers (Randy), Mary Murphy (Larry), Shirley Anderson and Vicky Mariconde; a brother, Billy Highsmith (Diane); sister, Margaret Andrews; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rev. Highsmith was predeceased by his first wife, Vivian B. Highsmith; brothers, Leroy, Nathan and Kenneth Ray Highsmith; and sisters, Janie Mae Beach and Barbara Jean Crisp.

A Walk-through visitation will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 9:00-10:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A Graveside service will follow at 10:30 A.M. at Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Ave., New Haven.