JAMES EDWARD LIGHTFOOT

I will alwways remember him. He was an outstanding pastor

It has been many a year since I wrote in this book, but every anniversary, and every post that gets added I read.

I share about who you were often. I am so proud to have grown up at Mt. Zion. It honestly was a blessing to be there and surrounded by so many amazing adults who loved, steward and role modeled for us. I feel I am who I am because I not only stopped by Mt. Zion, but I was raised there, under your and Mrs. Lightfoot's leadership.

I miss you and wish you, as well as my mom, were still here and could see all that I have accomplished, all the places I have been. I have gotten to do things that are far beyond what little Michelle could have envisioned was possible. Life has had its hardships, but I have been abundantly blessed and I am so grateful.

Sending love to the entire Lightfoot family, and all the children of Mt. Zion, past and present, alive and in eternity.

Missing my favorite guy in the world. So glad that you live in my heart grandad. Will always love you. Your granddaughter misses you.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

We miss you and will always
cherries your legacy
Vivian Alford and family.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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

On behalf of the entire Bethany Baptist Church family, I offer our shared memories and condolences to Mrs. Lightfoot and the Lightfoot family. Dr. Lightfoot was my friend and a great pastoral mentor. I found him to always have a beautiful spirit and a willing and capable attitude to help in our community. He was a pastor's Pastor and was the kind of man that represented God's preachers well. His reputation in the community, both Church and secular made me proud. I want to thank the Lightfoot family for sharing Dr. Lightfoot with the rest of us, for all those years. May he rest in peace, as we look forward to seeing him again in heaven!

What an honor to have had an Awesome Pastor, Pop and Friend. Dr. Lightfoot was a man of God and would tell you like it was. He knew the Word and could explain it from Genesis to Revelation without a doubt. Thank you Dr. Lightfoot.

Rest in Peace

Continue to rest Pastor.
We miss you, the lessons you brought us and your smile.

Dear Pastor, wow another year! This year I was baptized in the Jordan River. I shared the story of how I joined MZMBC with the minister who baptized me. He was very moved and knew that I joined because of God, my grandmother (Mildred) and you. Bless you for all you´ve done for so many. Prayers for the Lightfoot family

Still missing you dear pastor, save me a seat at the table. God bless MZMBC and the Lightfoot family.

Member of Bibleway Church of Holiness...may God comfort your hearts through this time of bereavement and always.

There's an empty space in my heart for whom I called my second father. Forever remembering you and your wisdom. Love always.

Always in our Hearts

He was kind and supported.Family remember all the good memories of him.

Pastor Lightfoot, you are truly missed.

REV. LIGHTFOOT WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND IS GREATLY MISSED.

My dear Pastor, time is truly temporal and fast in this life. I'm forever changed and blessed because God allowed me to meet you! Blessings to Mt. Zion MBC and the Lightfoot family.

Dear Dad,
Thank you for showing us how to persevere. I really miss you. Can you share anything else with us since you left?
On July 24, was the day you actually departed. We buried you August 3, 2012.

Just remembering...

REV. LIGHTFOOT WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON, NICE TO MY SON, AND A WONDERFUL PASTOR.

Still missing my pastor. Rev Lightfoot was not only the leader of the church, he was part of every member's family. Heaven shines brighter with you there dear pastor, with God's grace I'll see you there someday.

The family gathered on July 24, 2013 and thanked God for His continuous blessings and loving care of our family and Mount Zion. You always loved family gatherings and orchestrated so many of them. Your legacy lives on in each and every member of the Lightfoot family. I missed sitting on your side of the bed as we laugh and talked and shared some of your "bedside snacks" after you arrived home after hours of teaching college classes or preaching. As I sat by your bedside at M.D. Anderson we talked, kissed, sang songs and prayed. I thank God for you being the BEST Dad! You shared your love, care and concern with everyone you came in contact with - not only with your family, but with other ministers, friends, neighbors, doctors, nurses, students that attended your classes at TSU, Letourneau and HCC and Mount Zion. It is no wonder that my dissertation was about mentoring college students. You demonstrated the life of a caring, concern father who encouraged and wanted only the best for his children and you encouraged all of us to do our best. You reminded us that, "Everyone is not healthy enough to sit in the front seat of your life. Move them to the balcony." In one of your many sermons you said, "You can trust God because of His promises in the past assures us of His presence now and in the future. One of your favorite scriptures that you quoted was Romans 8:28, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good for those who are called according to his purpose."
You are forever in my heart.
Love you so much!

Great grand pa, we miss you and love you and we knew your looking down at us from heaven, You are always in our heart and we miss your TIGHT HUG.

Our great grand father, we truly miss you and love you.

My Pastor and a Great grand father of our children you are always in our heart. We truly miss you.

I never though you would not be here with me. For me to hug and love on you, to come to you for to help me though the hard times. I love and miss you soooooooooooooooooo much. I thank you for teaching me and leading me to Christ because I would not make it. Wishing I could hold you and watch T.V. with you, but I know you are not suffering and you are watching over me each and every day. You are gone but not forgotten you will always be with me. I love you. Your daughter Cassandra

It has been a year since you passed away. I still can't believe that you are no longer here to give your guidance and direction. Sometimes I find myself thinking and reflecting on all the precious memories that will be forever instilled in my heart. I miss you so much but I know that you are in a better place, smiling looking down and watching over us. Thank you for being a great dad! Your daughter Deirdre

On today, one year ago Heaven gained an angel by the name of Pastor Dr. James E. Lightfoot. I am thankful for the love and consideration he poured into me as a Godfather, Pastor, Educator and Mentor. I would not be who I am today without the 40 plus years of nuturing he provided. I am blessed beyond measure because of Pappa Lightfoot. You will never be forgotten.

Who would have believed that you have been dead a year! I long to speak to you at times. Thank God you gave me Jesus and mom. I really miss you. I know things and times change. We have had a lot of change, however there has been enormous support. Your urgency about living and enjoying it is well noticed and taken. Love you soooooo very much. Thanks for being a stand up man.Your daughter Lisa...

I didn't want to believe it when I recommended your class to a student she told me someone had told her you had died...(oh Lord) you were such a great professor you listen to me and my problems. Your answers to my dilemma got me where I am today...Thanks, now Rest In Peace Pro.Lightfoot((tears)))

Granddaddy Saturday was your birthday and i could feel your presence the entire day, even while we were at your house laughing and talking about the times when you were around, to laugh, to smile, to fuss (lol), to offer words of encouragement, as well as give us the great push we need to keep moving ahead. I think back sometimes and wonder how were you able to do all that you did while you were here with you being sick, and feeling your best at times, and then i remember the scripture that you taught me as a young child, phlip. 4:13 I can do ALL THINGS through CHRIST who gives me strength! You were and still are my superhero! We miss you so much at times that we begin to cry, but we do know that on one special day just as you did we will GO HOME AND SEE YOU ONCE AGAIN! We love you!

Saturday was your birthday. A well celebrated day by the family and the church. How different it is. Praise God that we know you are in a better physical position. It is hard for us because we miss you. I look forWard on our meet again

Thank you - To The Lightfoot Family for sharing Pastor Lightfoot with Mt. Zion for 44 years and our family for 34 years. Our family has been blessed to have known such a great man of God. He touched more lives than we will ever know. It is amazing how he was so special to everyone who knew him and likewise everyone was special to him. He made you feel like you were "real" family. That is why our children and grandchildren looked upon him as a father and grandfather besides being their Pastor, Preacher, Principal and so much more. He was truly one of a kind and his shoes can never be filled. He will be greatly missed. I will always treasure the photo taken June 24, 2012 of Jada my grandaughter and Maricel his great-granddaughter which reminded me of the many times my daughter Milini and his granddaughter Chrissy hung onto him. Our loss is heaven's gain. We will all join you someday.

My condolences to Sis Lightfoot and family. Rev Lightfoot was my daughters 1st School Principal at Mount Zion Day Care we shall always remember his kindness and sweet demeanor, he will certainly be missed.
Love, Pauline Cheatham And Sherika Cheatham Middlebrooks

Our Pastor had touched so many lives, and we will truly miss him. However, we know that he is a child of God, because he never turned any of us down. He would travel hundreds of miles to make sure we were ok and had things under control. He would stay and visit with each member of the family. He did God's work ALWAYS. We are truly proud to say he was our Pastor. Even though aunt Mary and Ms. Wilson are gone, they often expressed how much they truly loved Pastor too. Know that the Lord is stating,

"Well Done My Faithful and Kind Servant."

You will ALWAYS be my Pastor. God certainly touched you. My sincere condolences to the Lightfoot family.

Bruce Williams

GOD had called another great man home. My prayers are with the Lightfoot family, friends, and Mt Zion Family. The Lord has his loving arms around you to comfort and hold.

To my dearly beloved pastor who offered an extension of Gods love on this earth. I first met you when I was 6years old. That voice, wisdom,your smile and the strong fatherly hug is what I will miss greatly. You were a leader that desired only good for you children as you called us. You will be missed but loved always and one day we will join you in heaven once again one big happy family in Christ Jesus. Love always daughter of Zion who sits at the masters feet.

To the Lightfoot family, Mt. Zion family, and the Mt. Zion Christian School Angels,
My 1st introduction 2 education was at the burgundy & white. At the tender age of 3, I had the great honor of being affiliated with this family; from the always beautiful & impeccably dressed Lady Lightfoot, my 4th grade teacher Mrs. Carter, Faith & Hope, on down to Felicia. Rev. Lightfoot our cheerful yet stern principal could be found anytime dropping in on our classroom activities, sitting down with us eating lunch, outside watching us play punch-a- nela (as we spelled), & most of all giving us our weekly encouragement & bible doctrine every Thursday in Chapel. He had a way of making us feel like the most important individual in his presence when he spoke. It was through his guidance that I learned independence, love for my community, integrity, & passion for learning. Rev. Lightfoot was a genuine man & had a grand capacity for love as well as a discipline that was unsurpassed. He will be greatly missed; and though I haven't seen him or the family in years, his teachings have never left me. Know that he will be loved forever & that his legacy will live on through the lives of people he touched. Rev. Lightfoot, your Alphie will carry your love & teachings, & pass it on to future generations. Family you're in my heart & prayers. May God be your comforter during your time of bereavement. Please accept my heart felt love & sympathy.

I will forever love and miss Pastor Lightfoot

I will miss my pastor, he always encouraged me when we both were getting treatment. He would come see me even when he himself was having trouble walking, we would tell each other not to over do it and then laugh because neither one of us had any intentions of slowing down. He fulfilled his pastorial duties. God bless his family

To the Lightfoot family: You guys will always be in my prayers. pasator Lightfoot was the foundation of my upbringing. I still remember sending him pictures of my college campus after I left for school. I also sent him pictures of me when I was picked to play with the Houston Astros and he was so proud of me that he hung the picture up at the entrance of the church. Pastor Lightfoot was a true Legend. He will be missed in the community.

Pastor Lightfoot was truly a blessing to all of us who knew him. He was always there to help out with the Jackson/Humphrey families during our hour of bereavement. I know that he's at peace resting in the bosom of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can hear the Lord tell him, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

To the Family of Rev. Lightfoot and the Mount Zion Baptist Church Family:
We offer our sincere sympathy today and the days to come. Continue to trust and rely on God for your strength.
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
3515 Yellowstone
Houston, Texas 77021
Dr. Theodore Baines, Sr. Pastor

TO THE FAMILY OF PASTOR LIGHTFOOT I WAS SADDEN BY THE PASSING OF PASTOR LIGHTFOOT. I REMEMBER WHEN MT. ARARAT B.C. WAS GUESS AT THE PASTOR AND WIFE ANNIV. HOW WONDERFUL HE AND SIS. LIGHTFOOT LOOKED FOR THE OCCASSION AND THE WONDERFUL REMARKS HE GAVE. IM PRAYING THAT GOD GIVES YOU AND THE FAMILY STRENGHT TO MOVE ON IN TIME. YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WITH HIM MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR HOUR OF BEREAVEMENT

To Sis. Lightfoot and family:
Memories are a legacy of love. They are treasures of love and friendship to carry with you always. When God calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of precious memories in exchange. May you find comfort in knowing that you were a special part of a life well-lived. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of bereavement.

We certainly enjoyed the beautiful fellowship we had with Rev. Lightfoot and shall hold these memories in our hearts.

The Lightfoot and Mt. Zion family are remembered in our prayers.

Bishop and Sis. J. L. Parker, Sr.
Bibleway Church of Holiness

To Sis. Lightfoot and family:
Memories are a legacy of love. They are treasures of love and friendship to carry with you always. When God calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of precious memories in exchange. May you find comfort in knowing that you were a special part of a life well-lived. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of bereavement.

We certainly enjoyed the beautiful fellowship we had with Rev. Lightfoot and shall hold these memories in our hearts.

The Lightfoot and Mt. Zion family are remembered in our prayers.

Bishop and Sis. J. L. Parker, Sr.
Bibleway Church of Holiness

Thank you Pastor Lightfoot!

I will truly miss pastor Lightfoot. I now that he is with me in spirit. I just consider it a privilege and honor to have gotten the opportunity to grow up with him both in church and school.

When the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Memories are a legacy of love. Please find comfort in knowing that you were a special part of a well-lived life. We will miss the wonderful fellowship we had with Rev. Lightfoot and his family and will hold these memories in our hearts.

Sis. Lightfoot and family and the Mt. Zion family are remembered in our prayers.

Bishop and Sis. J. L. Parker
Bibleway Church of Holiness

When the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Memories are a legacy of love. Please find comfort in knowing that you were a special part of a well-lived life. We will miss the wonderful fellowship we had with Rev. Lightfoot and his family and will hold these memories in our hearts.

Sis. Lightfoot and family and the Mt. Zion family are remembered in our prayers.

Bishop and Sis. J. L. Parker
Bibleway Church of Holiness

He was a was a kimosabe, a wise man. I am sorry I cannot attend today as I am also ill. But he is a part of our family lore and we will remember him always.

To GOD be the glory for the things HE has done...To the Lightfoot family Cassandra & Hope it was just a few weeks ago in Krogers that we saw each other and talked about "Dad" and his passion for the LORD & ministry. He heard the voice of Jesus say "Come unto to ME and rest". Well Done Pastor Lightfoot...well done. Know that I love you much and the Hubbard family send their love.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. We will always remember the great sermons he shared at Willing Workers Baptist Church. Be encouraged, God will take care of you.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I'll always remember this benediction Pastor Lightfoot would give after delivering a message at Riverwood M.B.C.
"May the Lord bless thee, and keep thee: May
the Lord cause his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious onto thee: May the Lord lift up this countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."
My Sincere Sympathy.

God Bless you,I remember you coming to Bibleway and ministering.

My prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Rev. Lightfoot and his parishioners. He was a true servant leader and will always be remembered as such.

We pray the Lord will give you comfort and strength in your hour of sorrow. A memorial gift in memory of Dr. Lightfoot will be made to Pinecrest Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ed Triem

May the strength of the Lord be with the lightfoot family during this time. Mt. Zion family you all were blessed with a great mentor, scholar, and leader. May God bless you all

To the Lightfoot family, Pastor taught us well; how to live and how to die with Grace. It will be hard on the family as well as the Mt Zion Family, but we can make it. Y'all hang in there! We love you.

Dear Lightfoot and Mt. Zion family,We pray God's peace and His strength for each of you. It is a blessed privelege to know Jesus. He is our reassurane and our hope especially during our season of difficulty. We are covering you with prayer. By His Grace.

My prayers are with The Lightfoot Family and the Mt. Zion M.B. Church. Truly, a great person has left this earthly place and is now resting in the arms of the Almighty! He will be missed greatly! Remain prayerful in the days ahead!

To The Family,
Uncle, will forever live in our hearts and prayers, our memories will bring comfort..As Always Be Bless & Shalom

This message of joy and encouragement is for Mt Zion and the BEAUTIFUL Lightfoot family: We are so sorry for the death of God's most dynamic preacher and we know that he is resting in the arms of the Lord. Our prayers for you and all who will miss him being here will continue. Celebrate the life of Rev. Lightfoot and imulate his teachings and you will be comforted. Love to you all

To The Lightfoot Family:
May God comfort you in this time of grief. He was a great man in this walk and will be missed by all...
Love you all!!!!

I love you and I will miss your smiling face on Sunday mornings. Rest in Peace Rev.Lightfoot.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Condolences to Sis. Lightfoot and Family, Dr. Lightfoot was a wonderful man of God. I had the wonderful opportunity to have him as a Professor (LeTourneau University) twice and it was an honor.

My thoughts and prayers are with Sis. Lightfoot, the Lightfoot family and the Mt. Zion family. I remember attending a revival of Willing Workers in Texas City with my church home Pleasant Grove M.B.C. and Pastor Lightfoot taught one of the lessons. He was sincere, humorous, and a delight. He will be missed on this side and glad to see again on the other side. GOD be with you all.

You will always be remembered as a great man. Rest in perfect peace .

My deepest sympathy to the Mt. Zion Family on the loss of an awesome man of God! Not only did I have the pleasure of knowing him through fellowship, but as my professor @ LeTourneau University as well. Such a wealth of knowledge. Be Blessed! May God grant you peace that supasses all understanding in your time of grief.

To Missionary Velma Lightfoot, The Lightfoot Family & Mt. Zion M.B.C. Congregation. "You are in our Prayers." Prayer can make a difference, God will listen to our pleas, He knows just what we need and we'll receive it, Whether silently submitted Or offered from our knees, God says He answers prayer... and I believe it.
I believe in the power of prayer and in the comfort of friendship... Right now, We offer this to all of you.
In Deepest Sympathy

To the family of Pastor J E Lightfoot, Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. A true soldier, a real warrior has fought the fight and finished his course. May God bless and keep you as you work through this transition in life.

To the Rev. James E. Lightfoot and Mt. Zion Church Family,

"But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: and whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:43-45
Let us that still till in the Father's vineyard attempt to emulate Rev. Lightfoot's testimony of righteous servitude for "The sleep of a laborer is sweet". Ecclesiastes 5:12 May God grant you treasured memories, comfort, and peace.

Dorothy Nell Patton
God Bless

My children Brandi and Marvin Hall got their early school foundation at Mt. Zion Christian School.
Rev. Lightfoot and Mrs. Lightfoot were a blessing not only to the school but the community. May the Lord bless and keep you. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.

To the Family of Rev. J. E. LightFoot, we send our deepest Sympathy in your time of sorrow. Rev. T. W.& Margaret Brown and the Cornerstone MBC Family

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

The Evans Family

A true mentor in my life.

As a little boy some 40 plus years ago, I recall attending an Annual Church Revivals at St. James BC/ Fairbanks/Carverdale with powerful preaching and soul saving services from Pastor Lightfoot. Pastor Lightfoot would allow God to use him in a mighty way. Praise God for the life of such an outstanding servant/soldier for Christ. My Pastor Lightfoot legacy live forever in our hearts. Praying for his family and Mt. Zion church family.

God is Able,

Lester Whiteing

Pastor Lightfoot was definitely a "Father figure" to all of us that grew up under his guidance. He praised us and he corrected us all as well when needed. We love you Pastor Lightfoot. We will miss you dearly. Thank you for all that you have done for me and my family. You were with us all the way down through the years for over 35 years; from marriages,births and even til the day my parents, auntie and grandmother passed away. You were a great man and mentor. Thank you. May you rest in Christ Jesus.

To Sister Velma Lightfoot, the Lightfoot family and Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church congregation, on behalf of Sister Augusta Johnson, Ashton & Albrenea, we would like to express our sincere condolence to each of you. Rev. Lightfoot was a great man of God whom we loved and admired.
May God strengthen and comfort your hearts in our prayer.

Condolences to the Lightfoot family

We are grieved to learn the passing of
Pastor Lightfoot, however this is not
the end of life. Our Father know what
things we have in need of before we ask
him, therefore we shall humble ourselve
in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. May God who is our Comforter, comfort you'll and keep you
in his care and in his keeping. That
same God that has called Pastor Lightfoot, is that same God that will
give you strength in days and weeks to come. Remember," weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the
morning"

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

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

On behalf of the entire Brooks family, I express our deepest condolences to the Lighfoot family. Your loved one became a second father to us all. We will cherish his memory and legacy always. Thank you for allowing us to experience his wisdom. We all love you and will keep you in prayer.

To the Lightfoot on the passing of Pastor Dr James Lightfoot, a man of integrity and great wisdom. I offer my condolenses and prayers for strength today and in the days ahead. ~ Eileen M. Morris

To the entire Lightfoot Family. Your Dad touched the lives of my entire family, my late husband Rev. Mayse Reed and I. Our son the late Roman Reed, and our daughters, Brittany and Miltonia. And, because of his teaching, the love, and kindness he showed he will be rememembered by our grand chilren and their children just as God planned it. My sincere condolence to you all.

Condolences to Dr. Lightfoot's family, church family and friends. We have all lost a great friend, advocate, and messenger of God! He will be missed by many, but not forgotten!