John Randolph Lightner's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2026 in Fredericksburg, Virginia

John Randolph Lightner

August 9, 1941 - September 11, 2026 (85 years old)

Fredericksburg, Virginia

John Randolph Lightner's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2026 in Fredericksburg, Virginia

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John Randolph Lightner

August 9, 1941 - September 11, 2026 (85 years old)

Fredericksburg, Virginia

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John Randolph Lightner Obituary

John Randolph Lightner, born on August 9, 1941, passed away on September 11, 2026. John Randolph leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Randolph Potts Lightner and Helen Kennedy Lightner; and his sister Dorothy Garner. He is survived by: his wife Minnie Lightner; his son John Clay Blankenship (Colleen); his grandsons, Christopher Murphy Blankenship (Sara Mari) and John Brock Blankenship; and his nephews, Kenneth Garner, Denny Garner and Jeff Garner.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg (10830 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fredericksburg Police Department.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Covenant Funeral Service



Wed

Sep 16

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg
10830 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Wed

Sep 16

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg
10830 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

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