Dorsey Light Obituary (1934 - 2012) - Russellville, Arkansas

Dorsey "Buddy" Light, 78, of Russellville, AR, went home to be with the lord Saturday, March 24, 2012 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. The son of Jessie James and Annie Ola Johnson Light, he was born March 5, 1934 in Hope, AR. He married Mary Light on November 30, 1955 in Greenville, Mississippi. Buddy was a long time employee of Firestone in Russellville. He helped establish the local union at Firestone. He was a member of the Local 884 Union and served as president for many years. Buddy was also a member of the retirees S.O.A.R. organization. He was a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church where he played his guitar and sang at every Sunday morning service. He enjoyed deer and fox hunting with his sons and grandsons. Buddy also loved to garden out in his yard. He loved his family, his children, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and three sisters. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Mary Light of Russellville; two sons Ricky Light & wife Julie of Dardanelle and Ed Light & wife Paula of Greenbrier; two daughters Karen Turner of Russellville and Becky Greer of Russellville; ten grandchildren Alvin Turner & wife Kim of Russellville, Shane Turner of Russellville, Corey Light of Russellville, Amber Light of Dardanelle, Lexie Young & husband Jacob of Conway, Jesse Light of Greenbrier, Sawyer Light of Greenbrier, Jordan Greer of Russellville, Marykay Greer of Russellville and Gracie Greer of Russellville; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters Dorothy Taylor of Morrilton and Pauline Walker of Hope Funeral will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Alexander and Rev. Darrell Barnes will officiate. Burial will be at Bowden Cemetery in Pottsville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. PDF Printable Version