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Thomas Daniel, "Tommy Dan", "Dan", left this world suddenly on April 8, 2008. He was born in a farmhouse near Paris, TN on January 6, 1932, son of Davis and Joanna Highfill. Preceded in death by his parents and his brother, J.D. Highfill; his brother-in-law, William Dotson. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict where he began his training as an electronics technician. He later became a Journeyman electrician and electrical contractor. He was a loyal member of the IBEW #611, NRA, VFW, and American Legion. He was a fun-loving prankster and passionate about his family. He loved fishing, camping, and boating. In his later years, he was well known around his neighborhood where he was often seen cruising with his bright blue "rolling stroller". He is survived by his brother, Robert Highfill; his children; and grandchildren; his sister, Lucinda Dotson; her children; and grandchildren; the mother of their children, Darlene Highfill; their daughters, Leanne McDuffie and partner, Nancy Turner; Carrie Homan and children, Sara, Nicolas and his partner, Michelle Macis; Daneen Gronewald and husband, Patrick; their children, Afton and Maggie. In honor of his generosity, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Services will be held at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd.NE on Tuesday April 15, 2008, at 9:00 am. Interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. to follow. "We worked hard. We played hard. We had a good life."
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