Walter High Program

O BITUARY W ALTER T HOMAS H IGH was born in Dallas, Texas on October 1, 1948 to the late Sam and Johnnie Mae High. The eldest of the High children, Walter embraced his role and loved all of his family members like only he could. W ALTER , T HE M AN After graduating high school in 1967, Walter furthered his education at Tennessee State University where he played football and met Jacquelyn Robin, who was his wife for over 53 years. After college, Walter was drafted by the Baltimore Colts. Upon the completion of his football career, Walter worked as an owner operator of High’s Sand and Gravel. He also spent many years working for the Salvation Army as an Athletic Director at both the Cedar Crest and Pleasant Grove locations. Coach High mentored and loved many youth and young adults over the years. In 1988, Walter began working at ABF Motor Freight Company, as their first African American in management. He retired from ABF in 2013. Walter served faithfully as a Deacon at “The Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church. He loved his church and his church family. Working annually on the college scholarship golf tournament allowed him to do two of the things he loved the most, help others and play golf! Walter held many titles in his life, from Coach to Deacon, but his favorite role was being a father and grandfather. He loved nothing more than spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was always there for them, whether it be cheering at a dance recital or at a football game. Walter leaves to cherish his memory and continue his legacy, his loving wife of 53 years, Jaquelyn Robin. Four Children , Reginald (Tina), Rodney (Sandra), Kimberly Renee’ - his favorite daughter, and Walter (Monica). Seven grandchildren, Aaren, Jerrod, Austin, Ashleigh, Lauren, Rodney and Miles. And One great granddaughter, Ellie. Other family members include his siblings, Samuel Ray, Ronald (Sheila) and Kimberly Ann. His special Aunt, Rose Giles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews and a close circle of friends.

Saturday, July 22, 2023 11:00 AM The “Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75241 Officiating Minister: Dr. Howard E. Anderson, Sr - Pastor

P ROCESSIONAL

S CRIPTURE R EADINGS BY M INISTER Old Testament New Testament P RAYER Rev. Dr. Howard E. Anders Jr.

S OLO Eva Goffney

R ESOLUTIONS Church and Others

E ULOGY Rev. Dr. Howard E. Anders Sr.

R ECESSIONAL

W HEN I L OST Y OU I wish I could see you one more time, Come walking through the door… But I know that is impossible, I will hear your voice no more. I know you can feel my tears And you don’t want me to cry, Yet my heart is broken because I can’t understand why someone So precious had to die. I pray that God will give me strength And somehow get me through… As I struggle with the heartache That came When I Lost You

I Love Your Wife, Jaquelyn

D ADDY I sit and I look back to How far I can remember, And you are always There next to me. Each and every day you were Helping me grow up, And making me be The best that I can be. Your love was forever strong, You cuddles forever tight. Everyday since I was born, Your love was always in sight. I will always be your baby girl, And you will always be my Daddy I know I will always be the luckiest, To have had the Best Daddy Any girl could have had.

Love You, Renee’

Y OUR L IFE S POKE Granddaddy, your life spoke volumes Each and every day You used actions to show us the right way. You made each moment count No matter when or where Inspiring others To work hard, to have integrity, to care. Words can’t express how much We will miss life with you

But we thank you for the gift Of inspiration from life so true Your Grandkids

A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS The “Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church Deacons H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS Aaren Evans Austin High Jerrod Heard Rodney Heard Miles Heard Edwin Bernard Jr. Kendall Briscoe David Ambrose Dominique Wright Malcolm Goines F INAL RESTING P LACE Lincoln Memorial Park Dallas, Texas afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much. - The Family Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from

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