LIGHTNER
Lloyd William “Bill” Lightner Sr., 67, of Alderson passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1953 in Hinton and was a son of the late Godfrey William and Mary Catherine Bowden Lightner.
Bill was a member of the Griffith Creek Baptist Church, farmer, bail bondsman, eighteen year former Summers County Commissioner, Hinton Football Hall of Fame, Summers County Farm Bureau, Summers County Council on Aging, and various other organizations.
Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Jane Lightner; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Copenhaver and husband, Travis; son, Lloyd William “Billy” Lightner Jr. and wife, Pam all of Alderson; grandchildren, Brayden Lee, Peyton William, Bailey Elizabeth Copenhaver, Ally Renee Bowles, Emma Catherine Lightner, Lloyd “William” Lightner III, and Cole Jacob Mattox; great-granddaughter, Alilah Blevins; brother, John Edward “Rocky” Lightner and wife, Cynthia Ann of Rupert; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Alderson Community Center with Pastor Randy Burdette officiating. Burial followed on the farm at the Lightner Cemetery.
Visitation was Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Alderson Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to Please Save A Cat, PO Box 128, Maxwelton, WV 24957.
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com.
Lantz Funeral Home in Alderson is in charge of arrangements.
