Rural Phillips County resident Tom Highley Jr. passed away at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the age of 74.
He was born January 28, 1946 in Smith Center, KS the son of Tom Highley, Sr. and Faith (Fortin) Highley.
Tom was united in marriage to Kendra Otteson on February 29, 1996 in Phillipsburg. She survives at the home.
Other survivors include a daughter Kelli Willis of Moundridge, KS; a son Jason Highley of Halstead, KS; 3 grandchildren Mikayla Lare, Kolton Lare and Klay Willis; and a great grandson Liam Willcutt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phillipsburg. Burial will follow in Hillsdale Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.
Tom will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. for visitation at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to His Grandchildren’s Education Fund or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Youth Hunter Education.