Richard Alden Wight Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Alden Wight of Jasper, Georgia, whose life came to an end on February 9, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Alden Wight to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Wight (Cecelia Wight) and Cecelia Wight; and his siblings, Dr. Robert Wight, Jr. and Louise Wight Hall. He is survived by: his wife Anita Wight of Big Canoe; his daughters, Karen Nielsen of Mountain Brook, Alabama and Emily; his son-in-law Kevin Ham of Johnson City, Tennessee; his grandchildren, Andrew Nielsen, Tristan Nielsen, Everett Ham and Lainey Ham; and his nieces and nephews, Jennifer H. Casey of Round Hill, Virginia, Alicia W. Cole of Charlotte, Ronald Hall, Jr. of Mundelein, Randy Hall of Crown Point and Robert Wight of Washington, D. C..
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Big Canoe Chapel at 10455 Big Canoe; Jasper, Georgia 30143.
