Wilfred (Billy)-Light, Jr.-Obituary

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Wilfred (Billy) Carlisle Light, Jr.

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Papa....I miss you SO much. I know it's weird for your own daughter to write in your guest book, but I wanted to. Not a second goes by that you are not in my heart. I am comforted by fact that you are not suffering anymore. I am thankful that I was there for you and by your side, day to day, night to night, to help you and take care of you. I have So many memories that we shared the last few years. Funny ones, sad ones.....and happy ones. I can only hope that I did everything as your...

Although I hadn't seen Uncle Bill for many years, I have many nice memories of him growing up. As Mom and I were talking about over the weekend, Bill is the person who introduced me to golf. He took me with him to play several times when I was young, and even gave me some old clubs to practice with. I'll always appreciate his kindness and (as the obituary says) his wonderfully wry sense of humor.

Although I never had the chance to meet you Mr. Light, I had the privilege to hear about you through your daughter Alicia. I know that she loved you as much as a child could ever possibly love a father. Although it broke her heart for you to leave her as soon as you did, she lives on knowing that you are no longer suffering and that she'll see you in just a short while. It is only with the promise of the one true God that we know and understand that death is just the beginning. Thank...

We are so sorry to hear of Wilfred's passing. At this difficult time you are all in our thoughts and prayers. David just got his tractor running the same day. We were thinking about him and how much he probably loved riding old Allis. We love you. God bless you all.

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Wilfred (Billy)'s Obituary

Wilfred (Billy) Carlisle Light Jr., born March 2, 1929 and passed away peacefully on May 11, 2013.Mr. Light was preceded in death by his mother Kate Givens Light, father Wilfred Carlisle Light Sr., and sister Edith Light Shelor.He graduated from high school in Check, VA, served in the United States Air Force and attended National Business College, in Roanoke, VA. He began his career with C & P Telephone Company and worked in the industry for 39 years. He is remembered for his generous spirit and witty sense of humor. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather.He is survived by daughter Alicia Light Jones and her husband Lucian (Louie); daughter Millicent (Millie) Light Sweeney; granddaughter Rhiannon A. Leebrick and her husband Caleb; granddaughter Sarah S. Newton and her husband Scott; two grandsons Aaron V. Sweeny and William (Liam) C. Sweeney; two great grand-children Maebel C. Leebrick-Johnson and Wyatt R. Newton; his sister Alice Garrett and her husband Buddy; numerous nieces and nephews; former wife Patsy Coen Light; beloved caregiver and friend Mary Helen Shockley; and his cherished pets.The family would like to thank the caring staff at Trinity Mission in Rocky Mount, VA.Visitation will be held Sunday May 12, 2013 from 3pm-5pm at Oakey?s Funeral Home South on Brambleton Avenue.The funeral will be Monday at 2pm at Oakey?s Funeral Home South on Brambleton Avenue.In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made the Floyd County Humane Society.

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