Richard Norman Lightle's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Waverly, Ohio

Richard Norman Lightle

September 8, 1932 - December 21, 2025 (93 years old)

Waverly, Ohio

Richard Norman Lightle's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Waverly, Ohio

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Richard Norman Lightle

September 8, 1932 - December 21, 2025 (93 years old)

Waverly, Ohio

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Richard Norman Lightle Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard Norman Lightle of Waverly, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on December 21, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Norman Lightle or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Lightle and Mary Elizabeth Wright Lightle; his wife Dorothy "Dottie" Grooms Lightle; his son John Darren Lightle; and his siblings, Harold, Dave Lightle and Eileen Bond.

He is survived by: his sons, Ed Lightle (Angie) of Waverly, Jeff Lightle (Joanie) of Waverly and Greg Lightle of Waverly; his grandchildren, Carrie Ricer, Mandy Scott (Curt), Chris Moore (Mariah), Calli Willis (Daniel), Andrew Lightle, Austin Lightle, Brendan Walker (Brittany), Madison Skaggs (Dalton), Coleton Lightle (Alara Bray), Kailey Horn (Riley Beekman), Logan Lightle, Scott Lightle (Lea), Grace Lightle (Brady Lykins), Nic Lightle (Taylor Grooms) and Jenna Lightle; his sister Karen Hopson (Lonnie); and his siblings-in-law, Judy Massie, Joe Grooms and Jimmy Grooms (Debbie).

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Dec 26

Visitation

Bonds Chapel Church

Fri

Dec 26

Funeral service

Bonds Chapel Church

Fri

Dec 26

Burial

Gardner Cemetery
776 Morgans Fork Rd, Waverly, OH 45690

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