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Earl John "BB" Light

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Earl Light Obituary

Earl "BB" John Light passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the age of 86. He retired from Georgia Gulf, and was a life-long resident of Bayou Sorrel, LA. Visitation will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 9am until religious services at 1pm, conducted by Mitch Collier. Earl is survived by his children, Kirk Light, Lynn Light and wife Jessica, Kristy Light, and Frances Smith and husband Scottie; grandchildren, Lisa Carline, Courtney Pearce, Garrett Pearce, Paige Smith, Tyler Light, Jesslyn Light, Shawn Carline and Scottie Smith, Jr.; great grandchildren, Slayde D., Maddox D., Gavyn R. Zayne R., Landyn R., Levi P., Saylor P., Asher P., Sophia G., Grayson G., Natalie G., Lucas L., and Summer C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Theresa Light; daughters, Earline Pearce and Lola Light; grandson, Byron Carline; and parents, Lambert and Elmira Light. Pallbearers will be Kirk and Lynn Light, Scottie Smith, Shawn Carline, and Slayde Demoulin. Earl enjoyed spending time at home, he especially looked forward to his monthly shopping trips with his granddaughter, Paige. Please share sympathies, condolences, and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2024.

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Cheryl Charlet

July 19, 2024

Light Family,

My condolences on your loss. When I was growing up, Cousin Earl often visited with Mama and Daddy. Mama, Eldie Sanchez Charlet, was first cousin to Cousin Lambert. May Cousin Earl rest in peace.

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

July 18, 2024

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

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24120 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764

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