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Ronald Melvin Lightner

1923 - 2008

BORN

1923

DIED

2008

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Ronald Lightner Obituary

Ronald Melvin Lightner, 85, a retired school teacher, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at First Presbyterian Church, Crowley.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Sierra Club or Friends of Scouting, Longhorn Council, B.S.A.
Ron was born Feb. 10, 1923, in Dixonville, Pa., to Melvin Joseph and Virginia Elizabeth Henry Lightner. He served in Burma during World War II as a member of Merrill's Marauders. After graduating from TCU, Ron taught Texas history at Rosemont Junior High School. A great outdoorsman, he received the Silver Beaver Award for his longtime involvement with the Boy Scouts. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Lightner.
Survivors: Sons, Mark Joseph Lightner, Daniel Lee Lightner and Edward Alan Lightner and his wife, Martha, and their son, Noah; brothers, Robert Lightner and his wife, Geri, and James Lightner and his wife, Barbara; sister, Virginia Ditch; sister-in-law, Winona Lightner; and many nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Mar. 23 to Mar. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Lightner

15 Entries

MSgt Paul Perez

April 13, 2008

Please accept my sympathy on your loss. Mr. Lightner was my history teacher at Rosemont Middle School in 1980. He is was of the few teachers that I have fond memories of...and made an impact in my life!

Joe Boles

March 31, 2008

Daniel, Mark and Edward,
I would like to first extend my thoughts and prayers for your family. Im certain the grass trail that led between our front doors growing up has grown over. However,the memories have not diminished. I often think of how your dad managed his family. I use some of the same practices today with my daughters. He was a very kind and sharing person. I often recall the cookouts in your back yard, Rusty and the smell of your moms cookies.
sincerely
Joe Boles

Marilyn Ribitzki

March 28, 2008

Mr.Lightner was a wonderful history teacher.He was my teacher in 1969 @ Rosemont.May God be with you during this diffucult time.

Billy Joe Gabriel

March 28, 2008

Ron was a good friend in Scouting and camping. Ron was a good friend of my Scoutmaster, Jack Boyd, (who also taught at Rosemont). Went camping with Ron at Worth Ranch and in Colorado and always enjoyed his friendship. Ron will be missed.

Billy Joe Gabriel

Celeste Rogers

March 28, 2008

Dan and family, I'm sorry for the loss of your dad and sibling. He sounded like a wonderful person who left behind a memorable legacy. I know he will be missed. I hope the days ahead will bring you peace.

Chris Callaway

March 27, 2008

Ronald Lightner had a tremendous impact on the camping program at Troop 52 for several decades. His patient wit made a lot of good things happen. He taught a lot of young scouts riflery skills and produced countless safe hunters in the process.

Later, he made a difference with other individual scout troops as well as the district. His scouting career reflects a lifetime of selfless accomplishment. I was foutunate to know him for more than 40 years and see much of this happen.

Mr. Lightner was an excellant listener. He used this skill to communicate with young scouts, seasoned adult veterans and rebellious young patrol leaders. To say he was simply the best does not quite do him justice.

Marlene Richardson

March 26, 2008

Ron Lightner was a wonderful part of the adult leadership for Boy Scout Troup 554 for many years. His ability to show genuine interest in each scout made each of the young men feel really important and able to live their lives by the scout motto. Ron was important to my family as he helped guide my son to become and Eagle Scout. That achievement will last a lifetime, thanks to Ron.

I also knew Ron and Ruth through their church and through Golden Eagles. They were friends with my parents, Leo and Marga. Ron was always good natured when Ruth and my mom would take off with Midge to go bird watching out at Benbrook.

To Ron's family, I extend my deepest sympathy and also my gratitude for sharing your Dad with the community for so many years. The world is a better place because of the Lightners.

March 24, 2008

i have fond meomories of Mr. Lightner, history teacher at Rosemont Middle School, 1972. He is one on 2 that i member in school, the other, Ms. Langdon.

Maurice and Cheryl Young

March 24, 2008

Thanks for all that you did to help at Operation Orphans. Your presence will be missed

Clifford and Fannie Wooddell

March 24, 2008

Thanks for all your help at Operation Orphans. You will be missed

Cathy O'Neal

March 24, 2008

Dear Ed and Family:
So sorry to see your dad had passed away and realize that your mom had, too! I will remember fondly having you tell us at work at Harris when it was San Jacinto day or some other Texas observance thanks to being the baby boy of a history teacher. Thinking of you at this difficult time. I miss you!

Roy & Petey Inks

March 24, 2008

Thanks for your help at Operation Orphans. We will miss you!

mike collard

March 24, 2008

Ron will be greatly missed from Operation Orphans, his smile, his participation, and willingness to help kids and love of the outdoors.

Bob and Joann Moore

March 24, 2008

Thanks for all your help at Operation Orphans. We will miss you!

JIM POND

March 24, 2008

To the family of Ron. He was a very good friend to all at Operation Orphans. He volunteered for years to help with the youngsters who came from all of the childrens homes. We know now that he is in a better place. To his family we wish to give our condolences. We will miss our friend. God be with you.
JIM POND Operation Orphans

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