Peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, Cornelius John Hightower, Jr. departed this earthly life in La Plata, MD. Mr. Hightower was a retired Montgomery County, MD Fire Fighter. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.