Neldon Lightle

neldon lightle

Neldon was born in Blackford County, on October 16, 1938 to the late Marzelos and Nellie (Shannon) Lightle. He passed away on January 21, 2017 in his Marion residence.

He graduated from Jackson Center High School, Wells County in 1956. He married Marilyn (Mason) Graves on January 30, 1981 and she survives. Neldon worked for Irving Materials Incorporated as a manager and retired after many years of service. He attended the Converse United Methodist Church in Converse, Indiana. He was also a fifty year member and Past Master of Montpelier Masonic Lodge #600 . In his free time, Neldon attended his grandchildren and great-grandchildren sporting events. He also liked watching the Chicago Cubs, IU basketball, golfing and he was a NASCAR fan, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr.

He is also survived by his children, Ron (Nikki) Lightle, Montpelier; Cheryl (Willy) Myers, Leesburg; Nick (Debbie) Graves, Kokomo; Susan Mastin, Tipton; Peggy (Jim) Stoller, Marion; Annette (Jay) Lamb, Swayzee; brothers, John Lightle, Marion; Tom (Betty) Lightle, Montpelier; sister, Nancy (Jim) Frantz, Poneto; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Jennifer Varner and Heart to Heart Hospice for their kind caring service.

Visitation will be held from 10am-2pm, Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Converse United Methodist Church, 109 E Wabash St, Converse, Indiana.

Funeral services will begin at 2 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in the church with Rev. Curtis Matteson officiating.

In lieu of flowers please direct memorial contributions to Converse United Methodist Church.

Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Larrison-Martin Chapel, 308 E. Marion Street, Converse, Indiana was entrusted with the arrangements.

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