Obituary of Johnny Lightsey

Johnny Ward Lightsey, 78, widower of Dessie Parrott Lightsey, died Friday, November 11, 2016 at his home. Born in Camden he was a son of the late John Lightsey and Nellie Cook Lightsey. Mr. Lightsey was retired from Sumter Builders. Surviving are one son, Alvin Lightsey, two daughters, Geraldine Caffro and Karen Malady, all of Sumter; one brother, Bobby Lightsey of Fla.; one sister, Rosa Lee Baker of Sumter; eight grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM Monday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Holley officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Monday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home, 1311 Hinson St. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. 803-775-9386