Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Kenneth Newton High

( November 22, 1931 - June 27, 2015 )

Kenneth Newton High, 83, of Reynolds died at 12:56 am, Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born November 22, 1931 to the late Audie and Mary Pearl (Scott) High. He married Elizabeth Hines on December 28, 1968 at St. James Lutheran Church in Reynolds. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2003. His previous marriage was to Mary Evelyn Thompson, who preceded him in death in November 1993. He graduated from Reynolds High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Once he returned to Reynolds after his service, he started working as a salesman for a variety of companies. He worked for M&M Mars, Boss Manufacturing, Carolina Glove Company, Good Luck Glove Company, Cigarette Companies, and Conover Manufacturing. He owned the "Smokehouse"/"Pool Room" and High's Flowers and Sundries in Reynolds. He enjoyed dining at Solly's in Reynolds and in the fellowship of his crew at Angler's in Monticello for lunch. He was a member of the Brookston Church of Christ, Reynolds VFW, Chalmers American Legion, The Goodfellows, and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed spending time with his grandson Tyler. Tyler has over 1300 videos of their travels. He also would pick Tyler up from school every day and had his alarm set for 2:00 so he would not be late. He was a faithful customer to his barbershop in Lafayette and never got his hair cut anywhere else. He is survived by his 3 children, Kandy (Lynn) Teel of Chalmers, Doug Hines of Reynolds, and Christy High of Reynolds; a grandson, Tyler Teel of Chalmers, an aunt; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; and his parents Audie and Mary Pearl High. Friends may call from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 2, 2015 and at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am, Friday, July 3, 2015 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston with Rev. Charles Blakey officiating. Interment will follow at Chalmers Cemetery of Chalmers. Memorial contributions may be given in Kenneth's name to the American Heart Association.