Philip Martin Hightower, 57, of Ellisville, Mississippi, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Ellisville State School in Ellisville, Mississippi. He was born Sunday, February 28, 1960. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Laurel, MS with burial to follow. Bro. Gene Douglas will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, MS is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342 He was preceded in death by his father, Lynwood Hightower Jr. Survivors include his mother, Betty Hightower and brother; Lynwood Hightower (Cam) all of Laurel, MS. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com