Donald ‘Don’ Lee Light, 72

Funeral services for Donald “Don” Lee Light, 72, of Bradleyville, were held July 21, 2025, at Bradleyville Church of Christ, with Duffy Mooney officiating. Burial will be at the Bradleyville Cemetery.

He died peacefully, in his home surrounded by his family and friends, on July 15. Don was born Sept. 11, 1952, in Joliet, Illinois, to the late Stanley Light and Ella Mae Light. He was married to the late Sharon K. (Carter) Light in 1983. In 2009, Don moved to Bradleyville from Theodosia to be closer to his family.

Don was a member of the Bradleyville Church of Christ. He was baptized in Little Beaver Creek on July 14, 2019, by Duffy Mooney. His church family was a very important part of his life. He didn’t ever like to miss church. He loved working at the church and helping in any way he could.

Don’s best friend was his little dog, Jessi. She will miss him dearly.

Don enjoyed being with his family. He loved watching his grandson, Blake, grow up. He was a big part of his day. Don loved everyone in his neighborhood. He loved to watch out for them and always had a big story to tell them. He also loved to watch the birds and rabbits outside his home. Don will be missed by his family and friends. The joy he had in his heart will be missed forever.

Don is survived by his daughter, Laura Melton and husband Ryan; one grandson, Blake; three brothers and two sisters: Terry Light (Brenda), Stanley Light, Michelle Hendrick and Brenda Badcock, all of Illinois and Richie Light of South Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Ella Mae Light (Hilton); his wife, Sharon K. (Carter) Light; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law. The family extended a special thanks to Mel Whittaker and Cheryl Hunter for helping care for Don until the very end. He loved them both dearly.

In lieu of flowers, a love offering may be made to the funeral home, Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel, P.O. Box 425, Forsyth, Mo. 65653, in the care of Donald Light or to the family.