Mike W. Highsmith

November 10, 1953 - January 28, 2020

NEW PALESTINE – Mike W. Highsmith, age 66, of New Palestine, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis on November 10, 1953 to John R. Highsmith and Sherry (Terrell) Branson. He graduated from New Palestine High School in 1972. He was as a flight attendant for Allegheny Airlines, now USAir, for over 41 years. Mr. Highsmith enjoyed watching football, especially his two favorite teams, the Steelers and Colts. He also loved Indy Car racing and enjoyed going to the Indy 500. Mike is survived by his son, Tyler (Chelsea) Highsmith of Greenwood; mother, Sherry Branson of Florida; brother, Mark (Cheryl) Highsmith of New Palestine; niece, Sarah (Brian) Galambos of Las Vegas, NV; and nephew, Shane (Sarah Wuensch) Highsmith of New Palestine. He was preceded in death by his father, John Highsmith; and stepfather, Bill Branson. A celebration gathering will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A celebration of Mike’s life will follow the gathering at 12:30 p.m. Chaplin Russ Jarvis will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Palestine Cemetery in New Palestine. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to Rich Vogler Scholarship Fund, PO Box 9344, Naperville, IL 60567-9344 or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.