Walter Richard Lightner, Jr, 90, husband of Rena Bennett Lightner, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Born in Manchester, OH, he was the son of the late Walter Richard and Beulah Bell Shipley Lightner.
An electrical engineer with Square D for 30 years, he was a member of St. Michael the Archangel in Lexington and a Ham Radio operator.
In addition to his wife of 61 years, he is survived by his half-sister, Betsy Coffey; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; as well numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Deborah L. Stephenson and Diana L. Carter.
A memorial service will be 5 PM Saturday at Johnson’s Funeral Home, Georgetown, conducted by The Rev. Sandy Stone. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lexington Humane Society.