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Robert Lighthizer Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Robert Glenwood Lighthizer, 81 of Zanesville, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his home. He was born in Cambridge on September 6, 1931, a son of the late Okley Lighthizer and Volena M. (Bell) Lighthizer.
Mr. Lighthizer was a life long farmer who enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and collecting arrowheads from the farm. He was chosen as farmer of the year in 1962 by the Muskingum County JayCee's. His favorite quote was "the best crop I raised was my three daughters." Robert served his country from 1952-1954 in the U.S.Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Zanesville Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.
Surviving are: his wife, J. Elaine (Taylor) Lighthizer, whom he married on October 10, 1954; three daughters, Jill (Michael) Grubb, Susan (Keith) Scott and Amy (Jim) Still-Pepper all of Zanesville; a sister, Shirley (Bill) Little of Rio Rancho, N.M; two brothers, Harold (Jean) Lighthizer of Zanesville and Melvin (Marlene) Lighthizer of Bonita Springs, FL; six grandchildren, Andrea (Jeff) Patridge, Kyle (Emmy) Grubb, Zachary Grubb, Sean Grubb, Dylan Still-Pepper and Taylor Still-Pepper; and two great grandchildren, Peyton Patridge and Wyatt Patridge.
He was preceded in death by: his parents and his identical twin brother, Charles Okley Lighthizer.
Robert followed Jesus through life and now walks with Jesus through eternity.
Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Visitation will be on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Zanesville Christian & Missionary Alliance Church from 10am to 12pm with the service at 12 pm. Pastors Andy Winters and John Silvey will officiate the service with burial following in St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church / Mazateco Fund / 545 Richey Road / Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
Mock-Miller Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Lynsey Yarger & Vance Vanoster
February 19, 2013
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dianna Johnston-Sotomayor
February 19, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Betty and Jim Ross
February 18, 2013
Dear Elaine and Family,
Jim and I send you our sympathy and love. Knowing where he is and Who he is with, will make the days a little easier. Our love and prayers, Betty and Jim Ross
vickie spragg garrett
February 17, 2013
Sorry to hear of the lost of Bob but you can be comforted in knowing he is in God's hands now...
Joe and Nancy Buchanan
February 17, 2013
Elaine and family,
Joe and I share in your sorrow at this time. Bob was a good man, and always had a story to tell. Joe will miss fishing with him. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
February 17, 2013
Elaine and family, Joe and I hold you in our thoughts and prayers....Bob was a good man, and Joe will surely miss fishing with him.
Ron and Maribeth Shirer
February 16, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bob. You have our deepest sympathy,
Keith & Lindsay Roe
February 15, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers!
February 15, 2013
Janis and I are standing with you in loving prayerful support during these difficult days. His grace will see you through and we will all be thrilled when we see Brother Lighthizer in Glory with Jesus! Ron and Janis Ross
February 15, 2013
Elaine and family,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. It was so good to see and chat with him last April. God's blessings are all around us.
My prayers are with you.
Love,
Steve Urban Riggs
Sue Thuma
February 15, 2013
Jill, Amy, and Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. Thinking of you.
Ginny Dunmead
February 15, 2013
Elaine,
So sorry to hear about Bob he will be sadly missed by all of us. We can rejoice that he knows the Lord and is now with him with no pain and probably telling him all his fishing story's. We love you stay strong and lean on the Lord always. Love you.
Ginny
Bob and Dylan helping with a Joni and Friends Wheels for the World Collection
Laura and Jeff Davis
February 15, 2013
In loving memory of Bob. He will be greatly missed but I am so thankful that he loved Jesus and is with Him now with no more suffering or pain. We will always remember his joyful smile and his servant spirit.
Dana Kilgore
February 15, 2013
Jill and Family,
Our prayers are with you and and your family during this very sad time. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Dana Kilgore
Larry & Becky Orndorff
February 15, 2013
Deepest sympathy to all. He was a good man always smiling. Prayers for all.
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