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Earl Richard Lightner
EARL RICHARD LIGHTNER
Tipton
Earl Richard Lightner, 91, of Tipton, died peacefully in the home of his daughter and family early Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, from complications of lung cancer.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Cedar Street Baptist Church, Tipton, with Pastor Brian Wilkinson officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the church following the services. The Earl Lightner Memorial Fund has been established in his memory.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
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