Gerald Light Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gerald Light (Valdosta, Georgia), whose life came to an end on October 31, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Light and Viola Elsner Light; and his siblings, Russell Sandburg, Arvid Sandburg, Eileen Marchuk and Jack Light.
He is survived by: his wife Linda; his stepchildren, Jennifer Reaves (Keith), Lee Jackson (Annie) of Valdosta and Reid Jackson (Kelley) of Brunswick, Georgia; his children, Nancy Doepke (Steve) and James Greilich (Karen); and his grandchildren, Sarah Grace Reaves, Jackson Reaves, Reese Jackson, Cole Jackson, Cadence Jackson, Finn Jackson, Piper Jackson, Anne Doepke, Elizabeth Doepke and Justin Greilich.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McLane Funeral Home (2215 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Washington University, memo: Department of Neurology – Laboratory of Dr. Albert (Gus) Davis.
