Donald "Donnie" Hignite
April 20, 1963 ~ January 1, 2024
Donald “Donnie” Hignite, 60, of Columbus, died at 7:10 a.m. on January 1st, 2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital.
He was born April 20, 1963, in Columbus, the son of Mack and Wavel (Bruner) Hignite.
Donnie was an avid outdoorsman, who loved all animals despite telling everyone he hated them. He also had a love-hate relationship with sports. He loved IU basketball and Notre Dame football, he especially loved and enjoyed being at home or on any type of ball field.
Survivors include mother, Wavel Hignite; son, Connor Hignite; daughter, Peyton Hignite both of Columbus; sister, Karen Hignite of Franklin; and beloved dogs, Gerzie, Dixie, and Belle.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Hignite and brother Michael Hignite.
Per Donnie’s request, cremation was chosen.
Services were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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So sorry to hear of your passing Donnie! Prayers for peace and comfort for your family!
So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all the family. Rest in peace Donnie.
Another soul gone too soon. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Thank You for being so kind. All of the boys thought you were so cool. Easton always called you Connor’s dad. And thank you for being one of the greatest bookkeepers we could’ve asked for. You will be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Sending prayers and hugs to the family for comfort.💔
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I will miss you buddy. Fly high!
Remembering the first time we ever met. We knew immediately we would be trouble together and we definately raised some hell!! I will forever miss you buddy!! Mark Marshall
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My condolences to Don’s family 🙏🙏🙏
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I’m sure gonna miss talking with him on fb. We hadn’t talked in a while. But when we did talk it was like it was yesterday. He liked Notea Dame football like my husband. I am going to miss seeing his post about his kids. And his life in general. We all grew up together going to grandma Idas house. And we would see each other out and just hang together. (That was years ago) My love and prayers are with all of the family. Love Julie Ann Hignite Bauer
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