| Noel Wilson Lightsey, age 79, a resident of 309 Landry Drive, Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 14, 2012 surrounded by his family at his home. He joined his beloved wife and best friend of over 50 years, Glenda Knight Lightsey as well as his parents, HD and Ruby Wilson Lightsey and youngest sister, Pat Griffith who all preceded him in death. He joined his four legged children who have been waiting to greet him as he arrived. He was born in Blanket, Texas on August 1, 1932. He touched our lives and souls, and his presence in our lives is a gift we will always be thankful for.
Noel was retired from 23 years of service at AB Carter in Gastonia, where he was VP of International Sales. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and Kings Mountain Kiwanis. He served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Thomas Murphy and Cleveland County Hospice, especially caretakers, Lu Anne Devine and Martha Merryweather for their compassion and care.
Survivors include his children, Ray Lightsey of Kings Mountain, Joel Lightsey of Palmer, Mass Debby Ledford of Bessemer City, Jimmy Lightsey of Concord, NC, and Cathy Payne of Kings Mountain. He is survived by his brother Pete Lightsey of Brookhaven, Mississippi and sister Myra Booth of Abilene, Texas and his loving four legged children, Jose and Ole Cat who were dedicated to him and provided comfort during his last months, his grandson Noel Ross Roberts whose dedication and love went above and beyond for him, as well at 10 other grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 3:00 P.M. . Rev. Terry Floyd, officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Road, Shelby, NC or to the Cleveland County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2432, Shelby, NC 28151 or
To Carolina Poodle and Rescue Group, Spartanburg, SC 29372
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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC
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