James Heighter

James Berlin Heighter, age 57, of Roanoke, Virginia and formerly of Clifton Forge, Virginia died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke.

He was born November 21, 1965 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late William James Heighter and Jean Elizabeth Greene Heighter. He loved being with his friends and loved watching movies.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Phillip Heighter, Sr., and Lillian Jones Heighter; and a brother-in-law, Bryan Carroll.

He is survived by three sisters, Sue E. Carroll, Beneatha Heighter and Lillian M. Heighter, all of Clifton Forge; a brother, William F. Heighter of Elizabeth City, NC; special nieces and nephews, Victoria Ames and husband, Nathaniel of Roanoke, Aleshia Carroll of Alexandria, Adrienne Cooper of Roanoke, Dajor Davenport; his special friends at Brandywine Apartments, Roanoke and a host of other nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.