Billy E. Light (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Billy Eldon Light, son of Finis and Berthenia Wilson Light, was born September 15, 1947, in Okanogan, Washington. He departed this life Saturday, October 17, 2020, in his home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-three years, one month, and two days.
On December 23, 1967, he was united in marriage to Esther Jeanette Light, and to this union two daughters and one son were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Esther, on December 22, 2019.
Billy is survived by two daughters, Angela Fischbach, and her significant other, Brian Henson, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Glena Reeves, and her husband, Chris, of Linn Creek, Missouri; a son, Shane Light, and his significant other, Terry Kimmel, of Lebanon, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Amanda, J.P., Athena, Kenya, Raine, Autumn, and Aspen; three great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Annalise, and Mason; three brothers, Kenny Light, Steve Light, and his wife, Beverly, and Mike Light, all of Lebanon, Missouri; two sisters, Pam Davis, and her husband, Dean, and Kathy Rogers, and her husband, Bobby, all of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born in Washington, but lived most of his life in the Lebanon, Missouri area. He graduated from Lebanon High School in the Class of 1966. He entered the military as a young man, and served his country faithfully in the United States Army for four years. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to his wife, Esther, and they made their home near Lebanon, and lovingly raised their family. Billy worked for Bird Moving and Storage for a few years, and then worked for Tracker Marine for over thirty years.
Billy attended Crossroads Freewill Baptist Church in his younger years.
He enjoyed being outdoors where hunting and fishing were his favorite activities. He also enjoyed bowling and was active for many years in weekly bowling leagues in the area. He also played softball and was very active in Commercial League Softball. He was called “Papa Smurf” by his fellow teammates! He was particularly well known for his pitching. Billy also enjoyed going to area car shows with his family.
He was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals and also liked going to the races. He loved his family very much and especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who called him “Poo Paw”.
Billy was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories he made for them during his lifetime.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon. Visitation will be Thursday evening, Oct. 22, from 5 - 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Rose Memorial Park.
A memorial has been established.
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