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Francis W. Lightle
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SUN CITY WEST - Francis (Frank) W. Lightle lost his battle with brain cancer on Jun. 7, 2015 at his winter home in Sun City West. Frank is survived by his wife, Jean; son, Michael; daughters, Cassandra, Lavonne and Sonya; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Grace Loughman Lightle and Willard S. Lightle; infant brother, Richard; and Shirley Maddux Lightle, whom he married after graduating from Newark High School in 1953. Frank was a Korean War Veteran serving in the Army from 1953-1955. Frank and Jean's summer home is in Pewaukee, WI where he had retired from Briggs & Stratton after 19 years of service in the marketing/sales department. He was a member of the Newark Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Columbus, Ohio. Frank was a car enthusiast and proud of his part in securing the new pickleball courts' sponsor in Sun City West. Services and burial will be in Newark, Ohio. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sun City West Pickleball Club, 14406 W Parada Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375 or Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. Please join Frank's family in sharing memories, pictures or videos on his tribute wall at www.caminodelsol.com.
