Timothy Lee Hight

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Timothy Lee Hight

February 20, 1961 ~ January 18, 2020

Tim passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 at the age of 58. He was our loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.  

Tim was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and was a child of a military family, allowing him to live in various states.  While attending high school in Wahiawa, Hawaii, he became an Eagle Scout. He would often tell a story that on his way to school if the cars coming toward him gave a thumbs up, that meant the waves were in and school was “cancelled.”  

After high school, he was sworn into the U.S. Air Force in August 1979 and honorably discharged in September 1991. Tim received an associate’s degree from Clemson University in criminal justice.  He then went to work for C.R. England in Salt Lake City, which led to a 20+-year career in transportation.

Tim was an avid sports fan; he loved the Chargers and the Padres. He had a special place in his heart for Tony Gywnn, not only for his athleticism but genuine character. His passion was music. He loved ’80s hair bands, classic rock and almost any concert that was loud. He loved a good debate and would take anyone on about any subject.  

He is survived by his wife, Monica; son, Truman; daughter, Jacy (Zack) Hudson; parents – father, Harvey Hight and mother, Katrina Sorenson – and stepfather Al Sorenson; sister Linda; granddaughter Reese; and cousins and nephews. Special thanks to his employer, CR England Inc., for their loyalty, and Rodger Hacker for the routine visits and Popeye’s Chicken.  

The family would also like to thank Intermountain Homecare & Hospice, Dr. Joe Mendez and his staff, Dr. Jamie Brant and all others, from the shuttle driver to his brain surgeon, Dr. Mark Reichman, at the Intermountain Medical Center.

A funeral service for Tim was held January 28 at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park Chapel. A graveside service with military honors followed.