In Memory Of
Vernon Lee Lightle
1934
2012
Vernon Lee Lightle
February 16, 1934 — November 30, 2012
Vernon L. "Gunner" Lightle, 78, passed away November 30, 2012. He was born February 16, 1934.
Gunner was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Melvina Lightle; sisters, Bonnie Wasson, Ann Pence and Florence Campbell; brothers, Isaac and Bud and brothers-in-law, Gale Pence and Jim Campbell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Elnora "Jane" Lightle; children, Kevin (Lisa), Bruce (Shelia), Dee Dee (Kevin) and Sharon; siblings, Mary Howland, Preston and Butch; sister-in-law, Jean Lightle; brother-in-law, Sam Wasson; grandchildren, Jermaine Haitchcock and Whitney, Ashley and Patricia Wightman; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Kathy Teal, Sarah, Trudy and Shirley; and several good friends from the Jolly Pirate Donut Shop.
Gunner was a Veteran of Vietnam and Korea. He loved fishing, football and was an avid Michigan fan.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123 with funeral service immediately following at 7:00 PM with Kathy Teal officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or at any Fifth Third Bank under Vernon Lightle's Memory.
Gunner was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Melvina Lightle; sisters, Bonnie Wasson, Ann Pence and Florence Campbell; brothers, Isaac and Bud and brothers-in-law, Gale Pence and Jim Campbell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Elnora "Jane" Lightle; children, Kevin (Lisa), Bruce (Shelia), Dee Dee (Kevin) and Sharon; siblings, Mary Howland, Preston and Butch; sister-in-law, Jean Lightle; brother-in-law, Sam Wasson; grandchildren, Jermaine Haitchcock and Whitney, Ashley and Patricia Wightman; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Kathy Teal, Sarah, Trudy and Shirley; and several good friends from the Jolly Pirate Donut Shop.
Gunner was a Veteran of Vietnam and Korea. He loved fishing, football and was an avid Michigan fan.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123 with funeral service immediately following at 7:00 PM with Kathy Teal officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or at any Fifth Third Bank under Vernon Lightle's Memory.
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Service
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Southwest Chapel
Visitation
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Newcomer - Southwest Chapel
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