Richard Allen High

Richard Allen “Highball” High, 63, of Berkeley Springs, passed Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born June 27, 1961, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Dorothy Emmons. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Bud Emmons and brothers, Marvin High and Elmer Emmons.

Richard attended Southern Fulton High School. He was always a clown and never met a stranger who he couldn’t talk to. Richard made many supportive and loving friends along the way who were like brothers and sisters.

Richard loved his family. He loved going to his granddaughter’s softball games and taking care of his grandchildren, who were the light of his life.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of forty four years, Carol (Cain) High; two daughters, Jess Casper (Tony) and Jennifer High; five grandchildren, Hannah High, Logan Casper, Madison Nuice, Travis Palmer and Emma Geissinger; siblings, Dorothy and Wanda Emmons, Sam, Robin, and Kenneth High, Linda Kesselring, and Betty Staley, and great-grandma, Joann Price; as well as his “kids” on the ridge; and a very big extended family.

“We will forever miss you and you will always be in our hearts. We love you always.”

Visitation will be held at Grove-Rogowski Funeral Home, P.A., 141 W Main Street, Hancock, Maryland on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Brandon Hill officiating.

A Luncheon will be held at Bedford Chapel Church, 186 Haven Lane, Warfordsburg, PA 17267 after the committal service.

Interment will be in Bethel Independent Cemetery in Sleepy Creek.

Pallbearers will be Logan Casper, Jake and Billy Mitchell, Bobby, Bo and Mark Cain.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.grfuneralhome.net.