Service Details
Buddy’s family will host a memorial service honoring his life on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church (3117 Lathrop Avenue) with Rev. Holly Anderle officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am.
Memorial Suggestions
Donations to the family would be appreciated.
Racine – Anthony James Highman, “Buddy”, age 31, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded with the love of his family, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Anthony was born in Kenosha, WI on April 7, 1992 to Craig L. and Marcia L. (nee: Benner) Highman. He attended JI Case High School and was employed as a CNC machinist.
Buddy was a proud member of First Baptist Church in Racine. Among his interests, Buddy enjoyed spending time with his sons, working on cars, motorcycles, hunting, fishing, traveling, playing guitar, maintaining an impeccable yard & lawn and gardening. In his younger years, Buddy enjoyed skateboarding, BMX bikes, bowling, taking care of pets, and helping Bumpa fix and remodel houses. Buddy was a kind, loving and generous man. At the time of his death, he was an organ donor. But above all, Buddy’s world revolved around his sons, Wyatt (age 9) and Waylon (age 3).
Surviving are his boys, Wyatt & Waylon; mom & dad, Craig & Marcia Highman; brother, Craig Highman II (Bernadette); sister, Angela Highman; grandfather, Keith Benner; beloved nieces & nephews, Jaycen, Tommy, Cessalee, Leilani, Arayleah & Sariyah; aunts & uncles, Brian (Angela) Rasmussen, Wade (Roxanne) Rasmussen, Tracie (Joe) Minorik, Kim Knowles, Robin (Ted) Shechtman, Lee “Shotter” (Lori) Rasmussen, Jr.; Thomas Highman, Kim Christensen (Eddie) and Jeff (Jenny) Highman; many cousins, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
Buddy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas & Marilyn Highman and Lee & Fran Rasmussen; and by his uncle, Kevin Highman.
Buddy’s family will host a memorial service honoring his life on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church (3117 Lathrop Avenue) with Rev. Holly Anderle officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Donations to the family would be appreciated.
Ketti Bingen says
Forever in my heart and in my thoughts!!
Tyler Castrovillari says
RIP
Dana Christensen says
Gone far too soon. A parent should not have to bury a child.
Marcia L Highman says
To our awesome son, we miss you and love you very much. Wyatt and Waylon miss their dad too. We’ll hold you in our hearts and remember you until we meet again in Heaven. Rest in peace, our precious son. We love you!
Cindy Adams says
He was such a loving man and his boys were his life. Loved his smile and compassion. He will be missed and is loved by his family. Fly high Buddy.
Sharon Shekton Williams says
Prayers go out to the family stay strong God got your back.
Joyce Shelton-Smith says
So sorry for your loss, praying for the family. RIP the lord have you now.
Angela highman says
I miss you so much you have no idea. I just want u back
K says
You were the most amazing kind loving and funny person I’ve ever encountered.
I’ll forever miss you!