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Michael Lightner Obituary
August 10, 1954 - May 3, 2023
Charlotte, North Carolina - Michael Lightner, 68, of Charlotte, passed away May 3, 2023. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Betty Lightner.
He was employed by Advanced Auto for many years.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Texann Lightner; his daughters Stacy, Jennifer, and Dana Lightner, Brother Richard Lightner and his wife Barbara, a sister Melanie Faust and her husband Joe and many more loving family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by Martin Jay Lightner and Andrea Louise.
Services were held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
Online condolences may be made at www.HankinsandWhittington.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary D. McKinley
May 3, 2024
Texann,
My feelings are the same, I am so sorry for your loss and praying Gods comfort over you and your family. You´re in my thoughts more than you know. I´m only a text or call away girl if you´d like to talk. I love youxox
Lora Bridwell
May 17, 2023
Thinking of you Lightner family. Your Dad was such a wonderfully funny, kind and authentic teddy bear. So very sorry for your loss . Maybe my Dad is tossing him a beer up in the Heavens
Mary D. McKinley
May 13, 2023
My dear friend Texann,
There are no words that can express my deepest sadness over the loss of your husband. I pray his memory will bring you peace and comfort over the coming months.
Much love,
Mary (Moore) McKinley
xox
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