Nicholas Laurence Lightner Obituary
The passing of Nicholas Laurence Lightner (Raleigh, North Carolina) occurred on September 12, 2026. Nicholas, born on September 7, 1989, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Clarence, Marguerite Lightner, Ernest Black, Benjamin Thompson and Laoma Cunningham; and his uncle Lawrence E. Lightner.
He is survived by: his parents, Bruce E. Lightner of Raleigh, NC and Wanda Cunningham Ward; his stepfather Derrick Ward of Raleigh, NC; his brothers, Lawrence Lightner (Chelence) of Baltimore, Warren Taylor (Mary) of Wendell, NC and Frank Lightner of Raleigh, NC; his nieces, Aliyah Lightner, Lawren Lightner, Laila Lightner, Hannah Taylor and Moriah Taylor; his nephew Noah Taylor; and his godparents, Laretta Bunn and Roy Yancey. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
