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Terry Light Obituary

LIGHT TERRY R. LIGHT Terry R. Light of Oak Hill, Virginia, passed away on November 22, 2008. Terry was born in New York City on July 16, 1950, the son of Harold and Jean Light. Raised in Northern Virginia, he was a 1968 graduate of W.T. Woodson High School and attended James Madison College (now JMU). Terry lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and time spent with friends; most of all, he cherished his wife, Jane, and daughters Danielle and Stephanie. He was a proud and enthusiastic supporter of his girls' athletics and accomplishments. Terry often said he would most like to be remembered as a wonderful father to his girls. Terry is predeceased by his parents, and his brother Tom. He is survived by his wife, Jane Light; daughters, Danielle and Stephanie Light; two sisters, Nancy McGarry of Ashburn, Virginia and Joanne Light of Newark, Delaware, and three nephews, Bryan Light, and Patrick and Christopher McGarry. A Memorial Service to celebrate Terry's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Rd., Herndon, VA 20171. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Floris United Methodist Church.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 26, 2008.

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Roger Christianson

November 28, 2008

Jane and girls, you are in the minds and thoughts of your family back in Michigan. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in you time of sorrow.

Roger & Carol Christianson

John Thomson

November 27, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of Terry's illness and passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Eliane Anderson

November 27, 2008

Terry was a good friend while I worked at EG&G and many times he was so funny, he brought tears to my eyes. He used to talk about his family and how much he loved his girls and wife and how much he loved his life. The news of his passing brought different tears and I'm very sad he is gone. I will always hold a special place in my heart for a friend I respected and admired.

Julie Thomson Backe

November 27, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Brenda Herndon

November 26, 2008

Terry was a very special person who will live on in the hearts of many of us at EG&G.

Carol Keating

November 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rob Byland

November 26, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Russ

November 26, 2008

I knew Terry from EG&G. He had a great sense of humor and was an excellent gardener and cook. I remember those spicy home-grown peppers and delicious home-cooked food he brought to a potluck luncheon. He will be missed. My prayers are with you.

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