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William Light Obituary

Light William Rayvon Light, 69, of Grove City, died May 28, 2014 with family by his side. Ray was born April 18, 1945 in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. He retired from Big Bear Stores in 2003 after 39 years, mainly as Superintendent of the Big Bear Grocery Warehouse. He was a long time member of the 4S Club and The American Legion Southway Post 144. Ray enjoyed cooking, spending time with friends at the 4S Club and taking care of his '96 Mustang Cobra. He is preceded in death by a brother, a sister and his long time companion Becky Lou Slone. Ray leaves behind two brothers and four sisters; his sons, John Light, Brett Light and Richard (Meagan) Light; five grandchildren and two great-grandsons. A celebration of Ray's life will be held at 6 p.m. on June 6, 2014 at the 4S Club, 281 E Whittier St, Columbus, Ohio.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2014.

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Renee Light

June 4, 2014

Grandpa, I'm most by you terribly right now . I'm sending kisses to heaven. I'm truly thankful for naming your first great grandson after you Eli Ray, we love you and all always think of you!! Give Becky a hug for me please xo.

Pat Robey

June 1, 2014

Farewell to a wonderful man .. You will be missed.. Give becky a big hug from us all at the 4 S Club .. <3 Phil & Pat Robey-Dearth

Stephanie Scott

June 1, 2014

Family of Ray,

I will always remember Ray as the quiet, relaxed and always helpful guy at the 4S Club.
He has been and always will be missed.
He and Becky were usually the first friends I saw at the 4S.
God Bless and Sincere Sympathy to all his family and all were Blessed to have known him.

LaTina Williams

June 1, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the Light family.


from former Big Bear Store #2

James Byers

June 1, 2014

I worked with Ray way back in the Days when we were young and dumb Great guy lost touch with him but have not forgotten all the great times Rest well my forever friend

Angela Love

May 31, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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