Memorial
Larry Ray Lighty, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Willow Gardens Care Center.
Per Larry’s wishes, cremation rites were performed by Cedar Memorial. A private memorial service will be held.
Larry was born April 6, 1938 in Greeley, Iowa to Raymond and Geraldine (Fairweather) Lighty. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1957 until 1963. On May 23, 1973, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Worrall at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Phyllis was Larry’s helpmate and dedicated caretaker until her death in 2011.
Larry worked as a salesman for Barron Motors and Chief Auto Parts. He retired in 1998. He also owned and operated the Prairie Lounge in Prairieburg for ten years.
Larry was an easygoing man. He enjoyed working and gardening. He treasured spending time with his grandchildren.
Larry is survived by four step-sons: David (Kathy) Long of Wills Point, Texas; Dennis (Shelly) Long of Cedar Rapids; Doug Long of Cedar Rapids; and Eric (Sheila) Long of Crawfordsville; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; and brothers Perry “Junior” and Earl Lighty.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.