Dwight Lightner

Dwight Wesley Lightner, 66, Sugar Grove, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Pickering House.

Dwight was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. He was very proud to have served as a United States Marine in the Viet Nam War. Dwight passed away after many years of suffering from Agent Orange poisoning, yet never regretted his service to our country.

During his lifetime, Dwight owned a cable construction company, operated a party house for wedding receptions, and during the past 20 years bought and rehabilitated old, rundown houses into beautiful student housing in Columbus. He valued the safety and comfort of his students, earning their respect and admiration over the years.

Dwight is survived by his wife, Ellen Kipp Lightner; children, Lauren Lightner of Spokane, WA, Ryan Lightner of Burnsville, MN, Dustin Lightner of Grove City, OH, Jason Lightner of Charleston, SC, and Amy Lightner of Pickerington, OH; stepchildren, Tiffany Wood-Divito of Marysville, OH, Sara Ivey of Jellico, TN, and Eric Harris of St. Augustine, FL; ten grandchildren; brother, George Lightner of Lakewood, WA; sister, Wanda Krause of Bloomington, MN; and very special friends, George Kanellopolous of Naples, FL, Brad Svboda of Lithopolis, OH, and Greg Ptacin.

Dwight was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Wesley Lightner and Lois (Yowell) Lightner Winger; sister, Shirley Jolson; and brother, John Lightner.

Memorial service will held at 11:00 AM Saturday at the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, 324 East St, Sugar Grove, OH 43155. Caring Cremation has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.

Donations may be made in memory of Dwight to FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090.

Memorial Service

11:00 AM ,Saturday, December 20, 2014
Sugar Grove United Methodist Church
324 East Street Sugar Grove, OH 43155