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JAMES CRAIG LIGHTFOOT

JAMES LIGHTFOOT Obituary

JAMES CRAIG LIGHTFOOT, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. l8, 2010, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne after a lengthy illness. Born in 1953, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was a 1971 graduate of Portsmouth High School. He was employed by Norfolk & Southern Railroad for 32 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; two sons, Stuart Lightfoot of Columbus, Ohio and Nathan (Elia) Lightfoot of San Diego, Calif.; one grandson, Oscar Lightfoot of Philadelphia, Pa.; stepdaughter, Dawn Haire; step-grandchildren, Ashley Hoke and Dale Coker; one great-grauddaughter, Gracie Hoke of Fort Wayne; and one sister, Karen (Ben) Thompson of Otway, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Phyllis Lightfoot. No services. Arrangements by C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. To sign the online guest registry or send condolences, visit www.sloanandsons funeralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 22, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES LIGHTFOOT

36 Entries

Our Wedding Day Cutting Our Cake

September 17, 2010

Our Wedding Day with Our Pastor Dan

September 17, 2010

Our Wedding Day with Becky and Nathan

September 17, 2010

Our Wedding Day/Heres Cake in your Face

September 17, 2010

Our Wedding Day/Thought He was So Funny

September 17, 2010

Dawn Haire

September 14, 2010

Dad,

You were a great dad. You always made funny jokes no more if they were funny or not. Even when you were sick you always was making jokes and were a very happy person.

I will never forget you. There is days I find myself thinking about you and find myself crying cause I do miss ya so much. But I know you are in a better place and someday I will see you again.

Love You and Miss You Very Much,
Your Daughter Dawn

Craig and I at our wedding renewal 10 days before his passing.

September 12, 2010

Ashley Hoke

September 12, 2010

Grandpa, you will always be in our hearts, but never forgotten! You're in a better place now and no more pain is with you. Just watch over grandma and keep her safe. Don't do too much partying before we meet again.
Love,
Ashley,Ryan,and Gracie

Proud Security Guard

September 7, 2010

Wedding Renewal

September 7, 2010

Craig clean shaven.

September 7, 2010

Our Last Vacation

September 7, 2010

Lenora Shaw Bernardo

August 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. Craig was such a GOOD guy and will be missed very much. He fought the good fight and will forever remain in many hearts. May God help you all to find comfort in knowing that his disease may have conquered his body, but his spirit remains for eternity.

Patty Corbat

August 24, 2010

The family does not know us but we nonetheless offer our sympathy. The obituary caught my eye because Joe Taylor was also born in Portsmouth, Ohio, moving to Fort Wayne at age 15. He is now 89 and living in Avilla. When I read the obituary to him, he remarked that he knew Craig's father from his childhood days in Portsmouth and remembered exactly where the family lived then. Again, he wishes to express his condolences.

Constance Jones

August 23, 2010

Craig is a friend that I will never forget and will remember always, Thank You Craig for the many laughs and the wonderful friendship we have had through the years ! I will always remember your courage and spunk as you both fought and accept what was going on inside of of you; you my friend fought a good and hard fight. I really admire the way you were thinking of Nancy first and wanted to make things easier and better for her when God gave his final call. Nancy Thank you so much for loving and taking care of one of the best guys I know! Rest the good rest and sleep in the peace of our Father and Creator, I know that you are at peace and are in no more pain. Until the Resurrection, we will meet and laugh again!

August 23, 2010

With fond memories of our work days at Portsmouth N&W and deepest sympathy, Susie Booth

Tony Hodge

August 23, 2010

I'm very saddened to hear about Craig, we trained together at AEP for the call center, I no longer work there but have thought about him often. He was a great friend and we had alot of fun together.

Tony Hodge

August 23, 2010

I'm very saddened to hear about Craig, we trained together at AEP for the call center, I no longer work there but have thought about him often. He was a great friend and we had alot of fun together.

August 23, 2010

My heart is saddened with the loss of your loved one. I have very fond memories of Mr. Lightfoot from my teaching days at Northcrest Elementary School. He was always available to be support to me, the school, and his son, Nathan. I always knew if I called him, he would be right there to lend a helping hand; he often provided treats for the class. I send my condolences to you and will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Mrs. Lynn Johnston

August 23, 2010

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I worked for Jim Lightfoot, and then Craig and I worked the RR towers and agencies together from Portsmouth to Columbus. Had many good working hours with Craig. So sad to hear of his passing.

Jerry W. Foster - Bluefield, VA

Craig just 10 days before his death at our wedding renewal

Nancy(wife) Lightfoot

August 23, 2010

To My Wonderful Loving Hubby,
I miss you greatly. The only thing I would have wished for was more time together in sickness or in health. Thank-you so much for the time we did have together. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. You are at peace now and no more pain. Your body is perfect. And your soul free. Good Bye for now my handsome Huggy Bear.

Chris Moritz

August 22, 2010

I am sorry to hear of Craig's passing.
I worked with Craig's Dad (Jim or Buddy as we called him) when he was Chief Train Dispatcher with N&W and then worked with Craig when he started working on the N&W. Craig was a great person and I enjoyed working with him. I am sure he will be missed by both family and friends.
Nancy & Family - You are in my prayers. May God Bless and Comfort You with HIS LOVE.
Chris E. Moritz - Largo, Florida.

nancy

August 22, 2010

I remember craig as being soo cute an sweet he was really a great guy in school an fun to be around.He will be missed greatly!!! My thoughts an prayers are with you at this time.nancy rigsby

Yvette Azeltine-Pryse

August 22, 2010

Craig taught me to drive in highschool. He was so patient and funny, as I was not a good student. He laughed when I almost drove his car into a trash can and I was almost in tears. This past year we had chatted often about our fight against cancer. He lifted me up when I was down and always looked at this battle against this awful disease with the most positive outlook and attitude. He has been a blessing to me this summer and I will never forget him. I wish his family peace. Yvette Azeltine-Pryse, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Yvette Pryse

August 22, 2010

Craig taught me to drive a car when we were in highschool. He was so patient... even when I almost drove his care into a trash container. We laughted so hard... his car was like a tank and turning that wheel was so much more than I expected! As i have already posted on Facebook... Craig has been an inspiration to me this summer as we fought this ugly animal called Cancer has a united front. He never wavered and maintained a strong and positive outlook every time I chatted with him... even when I was the weak and whining one. I will remember him always as the blessing he was. Love and prayers to his family. I which them and Craig peace.

Jayma Pleban

August 22, 2010

Peace be with your family. I remember Craig at PHS-- always fun person

Vicki & Lee Daily

August 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to Craig's family. I graduated from PHS with Craig and Lee lived next door to him on Argonne Rd when they were kids. He was always so full of life and fun-loving. He will be greatly missed.

August 22, 2010

I was honored to have re-connected with Craig on Facebook. My deepest sympathy to his sister Karen and his loving family. He was a wonderful friend and indeed a gracious brother. RIP my friend... Karen Leach-Dorius (Encinitas, Ca,)

Larry Schmidt

August 22, 2010

Rest in peace old friend. From your Face Book posts, I know you loved your family and life very much. Now you can win your battle in the stars.

Larry Schmidt

August 22, 2010

My deepest sympathy to his family, Craig was a unique person and it saddens me he passed so young. God Bless.................Bob Goddard

August 22, 2010

I grew up in the same neighborhood with Craig, played tennis with Karen, worked w/his Craig and his dad on the railroad in Portsmouth. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a fine person with a unique sense of humor.- Brenda Copley

Blane Logan

August 22, 2010

He was a good friend, and a great person, as i knew him when we where kids. Please except my condolences for you loss.

August 22, 2010

It was a joy to reconnect with Craig on FB. I was a childhood friend from Portsmouth. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all.

Barb Tracy Marshall
Fishers, IN

Jill MacDonald

August 22, 2010

Please accept my sincere condolences - Craig was an old friend from Lincoln School. I hadn't seen him for quite some time, but from reading his posts on facebook, I could tell he fought the good fight. Rest in peace, Craig.

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