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Algie Lee Light

Algie Light Obituary

Algie Lee Light, 63, of Callaway, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Mr. Light had served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and had retired after many years of faithful service at General Electric. He was a member of the Gogginsville Methodist Church. Surviving are his loving wife, Patricia C. Light; two sons, Jason Lee Light and wife, Heather, and Gary Bowman and fiancée, Sharon Shrewsbury; two daughters, Gloria Beagle and husband, Ben, and Glenda Dodson and husband, Ray; sister, Merita L. Greer, of Houston, Texas; the pride and joy of his life were his grandchildren, Gregory, Scott and Stephanie Bowman, Allie Shrewsbury, Kendall and Kara Dodson and Sydney Light; as well as countless other family and friends that were touched by Algie's joyous spirit. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10016. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Gogginsville Methodist Church with Pastor Brad Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow at the Gogginsville Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Algie Light

22 Entries

William Mabry

July 15, 2020

I worked with Algie at GE for several years. Dreamed of Algie this morning. Thanks for being a friend, Algie !

Janet Aker

December 9, 2008

Pat,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and bring you peace during this time of sadness. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Rev. 21:4

Ken & Helen Akers

December 9, 2008

Pat and family,
Ken and I express our sympathy to you and your children. We are grateful that we were blessed with knowing Algie. His cheerful attitude was a great addition to our Guardian Sunday School Class. We are so sorry that circumstances beyond our control kept us from being there for you.

Debbie Moses

December 5, 2008

Gary- I have just learned of your father's passing today. I have been there so I know how difficult this is for you. I am so sorry for your loss. I have you and your family in my thoughts. May you find comfort in knowing that you have a wonderful Dad and have so many good memories to comfort you.

Sharon Shrewsbury

December 4, 2008

The Spirit of the White Bird

On November 29th Two Thousand and Eight
God called home an incredible saint.
This was a man with unbelievable strength
That everyone loved and witnessed his faith.
Early in his younger years
He was stricken with many challenging fears.
First it was his heart that began to fail
But with his strength he said “I will prevail”.
His heart may have been weak but his mind was young
As he played with his trains and always had fun.
Christmas was one of his most favorite times of the year
From trimming the tree to just being with the ones he held dear.
His favorite food was hot dogs and a drink
And you might even hear him say “Bring me a shake”.
As the years went by, his kidneys also failed
But there again he said “I will prevail”.
He was a fighter and never gave up
Even though to us it looked like he had ran out of luck.
His joyous spirit that we all knew
Was always there when we felt blue.
When he opened his eyes so wide and bright
Everyone knew it was Algie Light.
As time went on, his health grew dim
So God called him home to be with him.
After a wonderful service to celebrate his life
We all walked to the cemetery with friends and his loving wife.
A white bird was released in the air as we all stood around
And to our amazement, snow began to fall to the ground.
The bird flew to the top of the church
And landed on the roof where it began to perch.
It stared at us until it flew to the skies
As tears began to fill our eyes.
God had given him wings because he knew best
It was time for Algie to come home and rest.

In Loving Memory
May You Rest In Peace

Sharon Shrewsbury

Harold Criner

December 4, 2008

Baby, may God give you strength to get through this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deedra Gordon

December 4, 2008

Jason & Heather,
jason, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deedra Gordon & Chante'

Joann Lanter

December 3, 2008

Dear Glenda and family,

I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Even though he had been ill, it is still a shock when it happens. Just know that he is in a better place and at peace now. It does not dull the pain of loss, but it will give more comfort as time passes.

Again, my deepest sympathy. If I may be of help in any way, please let me know

Debra Scott

December 2, 2008

Gloria:
I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you were able to spend these last few months with your father though. I lost my father on Dec 4, 1995, and I know the pain you feel, especially this time of year. But he lives on through you! My thoughts and prayers are with you. If I can do anything for you, I am just a call away. With much love, Debbie.

Jose Kainady

December 2, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. I have worked with Algie at G E for over 20 years. You could not help from noticing his humble ways. He always found good and never bad in others. Working along with Algie was always fun never a chore. All that knew him will miss him. May God give you the strength and guide you thru your time of grief.

Sherry Shaw

December 2, 2008

Gloria & Ben,
So sorry for your loss! Praying the memories of your father & God's strength sustain you & your families during your time of grief.

Dottie Horsley

December 2, 2008

Baby and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Wanted so much to be there with you all as you were with us. As my kids told me, Algie is with Grandma now in heaven and in no pain. We love you all and miss you all.

Dottie,Jesse,Katrina,Allen

Stewart Couch

December 2, 2008

Gloria,
I am so sorry for your loss. It was a blessing that you moved close to your parents these past few months. We do miss you and Ben.

Robert & Sue Greer

December 1, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Loraine Triplett

December 1, 2008

Jason,
The Lord will give you peace during this time of grief. May you find joy in the fact he is in a better place. I know how hard it is to give up a Dad. No one can ever take their place in our hearts.
Love You
Aunt Loraine

Paul and Joan Russell

December 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know he had not been well for a long time, but we realize it is still very difficult to let him go.

Susie Mills

December 1, 2008

Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Let God's love and compassion guide you thru this difficult time.

Virginia Mosier

December 1, 2008

Thinking of you during your loss and praying for you and your family

Virginia and Jack Mosier

Amy Helle

December 1, 2008

He and his wife must be wonderful people to have produced such a lovely daughter as Gloria. I know that she will miss her dad very much, but his memory will live on with her.
I'm so sorry for the families loss.
Sincerely,
Amy Helle

Eddy Flora

December 1, 2008

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Marianne O'Neal

December 1, 2008

You are all in our hearts. We pray for God's healing touch to guide you through this difficult time. Please know we are all here for you.

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