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So saddened by Michael' s passing. A great man from a great family. R.I.P. my friend. Rick Stein & Diana Stein
Diana Stein Kabakoff
December 13, 2025


Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 13, 1944 – Dec 9, 2025
Michael Allen Lightman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 after a brief illness. He was a man whose zest for life, boundless energy, and deep love for his family touched everyone...
Read MoreSo saddened by Michael' s passing. A great man from a great family. R.I.P. my friend. Rick Stein & Diana Stein
Diana Stein Kabakoff
December 13, 2025
Michael was a bright friendly next door neighbor for many years. With Joanie and the kids, Michael, Adam and Ainsley, he brought many happy times to our family. Everyone knows what a kind generous man he was and his memory will always shine bright in our eyes. Benlyn, David Wade, Sr., and family.
Benlyn and David Wade, Sr., and family.
December 13, 2025 | Friend
We send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Lightman and Tashie families. May Michael rest in peace and his name and memory be for a blessing. Myrna and Reena Graber
Myrna and Reena Graber
December 13, 2025 | Friend
Michael was a kind and generous man who positively impacted the lives of people with whom he worked and associated. My Mother was his accountant for many years and always had great respect and admiration for he and Joanie. I am saddened by his passing. Fortunately I spoke with he and Joanie just last month at The Orpheum and reminisced.
Doug Weatherford
December 12, 2025
Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Michael Lightman, I join in praying the Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Michael Lightman, I join in praying the Mourner's Kaddish with all of you, the Lightman and Levy families.
Bruno Tammaro Iannelli
December 12, 2025
Liz & I are saddened to learn of Michael´s passing. He was a friend and confidant for many years. He was a very thoughtful, fine man.
Tommy&Liz Farnsworth
December 12, 2025 | Friend

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Myrna and Reena Graber
December 12, 2025 | Chicago
To Joanie and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Lightman was a giant of a man in a small stature! His vision for life is more than business, it included how it affects family, others, and the community around him. I for one, am glad I got to meet him and I am a better man from his influence! He was a giant cornerstone to the city of Memphis and will be greatly missed!
Bill Taylor
December 12, 2025
Michael was just a splendid individual and a treasured friend. He will be tremendously missed by all of his friends and by the city he called home. Rest in peace my friend knowing your community impact will carry on for generations. Prayers of comfort for the Lightman family.
Spencer Nix
December 12, 2025