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Bruce Lightell Obituary

Bruce Lightell, Sr. passed away on October 26, 2019 at the age of 61. Preceded in death by his father Eirvin Lightell Sr. and two brothers Paul Lightell and Eirvin Lightell Jr. Bruce is survived by "Carrie Threats", his mother Ms. Leona Williams and his three children: Keva Patton, Bruce (Jessica) Lightell Jr., and Kimberly (Johnathan). Grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Sibling of: (brothers) Leonard, Sylvester, Jonathan, (sisters) Sheila (Reginald), Edith, Nicole and Cyndrika. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, November 9, 2019 for 1:00 p.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA. 70126. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Rev. Zachary of Beulah Lane Baptist Church, officiating. Repast to follow. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, 2019.
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To: Mrs. Leona and all of my cousins,
I pray that God allows all of us to remember Bruce's smile and his welcoming spirit. Everytime I would see him at family events, he would always make sure we addressed each other with a big hug. As long as we have memories, we will have Bruce around. He definitely will be missed! With love, Cousin Shantel but better known to Bruce as "Dookie".

Shantel Picquet-Harris

November 7, 2019

My heart is broken to hear that you are gone Auntie Yvonne Lightell-Sigur Sending my condolences to your mom and all my nieces and nephew.

Yvonne Sigur

November 7, 2019

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