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Robert Lightfoot Obituary
January 14, 1937 - November 4, 2022
Lexington, Kentucky - Dr. Robert Wilkins Lightfoot Jr., 85, loving husband of the late Linda (Smith) Lightfoot, passed away in Lexington, KY on November 4th, 2022. Rob was born in Nashville, TN to Robert Wilkins Lightfoot Sr. and Martha Virginia Young Lightfoot. He is survived by his son Mark Lightfoot and his daughter Kris Luenz (Jason). Also by his grandchildren: Myaa Lightfoot, Zac Lightfoot, Alvah Lightfoot, Mark Lightfoot, Sean Luenz, Cody Luenz. His brother Bill Lightfoot (Sylvia). Funeral service 12:30 Fri. 11/11/22 @ First Presbyterian with a burial to follow at Blue Grass memorial Gardens. Visitation 5-8 Thursday Kerr Bros-Harrodsburg Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to either the Ronald McDonald House or the Rheumatology Research Foundation, https://www.rheumresearch.org/ Please visit kerrbrothers.com for more details on his life.
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Michael Monticelli
May 26, 2023
I was very Lucky to have Dr. Lightfoot as a mentor and teacher when I was a resident at University of Kentucky in the mid 90's. He built an outstanding residency program which gave me and many others a solid foundation of both knowledge and professionalism that still serves us well today. I am sincerely grateful. I often tell friends my times at UK with friends and colleagues were amongst the best times of my adult life!
Mary E. Cronin
November 17, 2022
I was so lucky to have Rob as my mentor in rheumatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. What a physician, teacher and friend! My condolences to his children and grandchildren but our lives are all better for having Robert W Lightfoot in our lives.
Peace,
Mary Cronin
Myaa Lightfoot
November 14, 2022
Thank you all so much for you kind words. Our family sincerely appreciates it.
The link to donate to the Bluegrass Ronald McDonald house is linked below:
https://rmhclexington.com/donate/today/#
Linda A Gosnell
November 13, 2022
Dr. Lightfoot saved my husband's life in 2011. Sadly my spouse passed away in 2018 from other diseases but in 2011 Dr. Lightfoot was the ONLY doctor who could diagnose the illness, which he did after we got rid of the neurologist who was terrible ,and Dr Lightfoot diagnosed within 10 minutes of his hospital visit. He was a wonderful kind man in all the followup appointments and my husband was so grateful. We got an extra 5 years before other illnesses began to take hold. I am sure others have similar stories. His family has my sympathy and thanks.
Jacki
November 10, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Neil Taylor Wise
November 9, 2022
I was lucky enough to be a patient of Dr. Lightfoot. He determined my illness immediately and worked with me to regulate my medication and today I am symptom free. Dr. Lightfoot was so caring and compassionate. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.
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10
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513
Nov
11
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12:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian
KY
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