Dennis Frederick Wightman

1948 - 2015

Dennis Frederick Wightman

1948 - 2015

BORN

1948

DIED

2015

Dennis Wightman Obituary

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WELLSVILLE - Dennis Frederick Wightman, 66, of 2088 County Road 18, passed away on Saturday (March 21, 2015) at the Buffalo VA Medical Center following a brief Illness. He was born July 21, 1948, in Wellsville, the son of the late Frederick and Delphine (Moyer) Wightman.

Dennis was a graduate of Wellsville High School and received an Associate Degree from Alfred State College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1970 to 1972. He was employed as a Bus Driver for Allegany County Transit. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, repairing cars, stock car racing and was a NASCAR fan.

Surviving are three daughters, Tracy Elias of Wellsville, Terry Wightman of Rochester, Carrie (Ben) Freeling of Hornell; one son, Sgt. Richard (Mikala) Wightman of Spring Lake, N.C., son-in-law and great friend, Leo Elias of Wellsville; three grandchildren, Alex, Arianna and Jayden; two sisters, Ann Clark of Canisteo and Susie Wightman of Wellsville; one aunt, Mae Thompson of Wellsville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Judy Austin.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday (March 26, 2015) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow the visitation on Thursday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Richard Helms presiding. Burial, with military honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to VA WNY Health Care System; Willow Lodge 9A, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 (Memo-Willow Lodge 9A/GPS 1860). To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

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March 28, 2015

I remember his smile:-) Dennis was a classmate of mine all through school. I pray you will find peace and comfort in the Lord.

lisa, ed and damion jackson, beth and tyler cornell

March 25, 2015

our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

March 25, 2015

I'll bet between Dennis, your Dad and Ricky, God is going to have his hands full keeping them from ripping up on the track in Heaven with their stock cars! Your Mom and Judy are probably running the concession stands too ! LOL..... Dennis will be missed, but He is well now and at peace with God. Amen

jackie hadsell

March 24, 2015

Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

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