Regenald Frank Lightsey

FRANKLIN – Regenald Frank Lightsey, 90, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Born in Williston, Florida, he was the son of the late Rufus Frank and Mary Virginia Colson Lightsey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Benton Lightsey, a sister, Virginia Fay Lightsey and a brother, Elmer Warner Lightsey.

Mr. Lightsey was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Crossville, Tennessee, and taught the senior adults Sunday school class. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with family. Mr. Lightsey retired from the United States Marine Corp as a Captain; he proudly served and was a Vietnam Veteran. After retiring from Marine Corp, he went on to serve for many years with the Sumter County, Florida, Sheriff’s Department.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Frances Crossan Lightsey, of Franklin; daughter, Janice Evelyn Benton and husband, John of Franklin; and two sons, James Frank Lightsey and wife, Venita of Livingston, Tennessee, and Clayton Neal Lightsey and wife, Cindy-Lou of Crossville, Tennessee. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. at Macon Funeral Home. Brother Danny Staggs will officiate. The family respectfully asks that masks be worn.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to VVA Chapter 994, 249 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734, or Alzheimer’s Association,225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, as well as Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.