K.J. Lightner-Wilson

Kollin Lightner-Wilson Jr., "K.J.", 2, of Tatum, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on February 28, 2026. Joining him in his Heavenly homecoming was his cousin River Burks. K.J. was born July 24, 2023, in Longview and took the world by storm. He was a professional snack eater whose favorite color was yellow. He loved eating cheese and watching Blaze and playing with his brothers and sister. He was also very photogenic and provided numerous smiles and faces for pictures. K.J. was a happy, fun-loving little boy that also liked dinosaurs. One of his favorite activities was morning coffee with his daddy.

He was preceded in death by his aunt Courtney Miligy.

Survivors include his parents Kollin and Nicole Lightner of Tatum; grandparents Kara Bailey and husband Bryant of Tatum, Linda Leggio of Longview, Joe Leggio and wife Amy Eubanks of Ohio, B.J. Wilson of Lake of the Pines, and Kevin Lightner and wife Anna Paliwda of Virginia; great-grandparents Bonnie and Ronnie Burks of Troup, and Kevin and Theresa Shreurs of Tatum; brothers and sister Elias Leggio, Lydia Lightner-Wilson, Hunter Lightner-Wilson, and Rohan Lightner-Wilson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends who love him dearly.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.