Louis Carl

Light

Louis Carl Light, 85, of Maryneal, Texas passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Maryneal Cemetery with Grady Light officiating. McCoy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Louis was born February 1, 1937 in York County, Nebraska to Erwin Herman Henry and Florence Marie (Wilshuen) Light. He moved to Maryneal in 1957 and married Sandra Alexander September 5, 1957 in Roscoe. Louis worked as Maintenance Supervisor at Lone Star Cement Plant for 20 years, then worked for Nolan County Precinct 4 as an Equipment Operator for 20 years retiring from both. He graduated at York, Nebraska High School, served in the United States Air Force, was member of the Maryneal Church of Christ since 1957 and served as Chief of the Maryneal Volunteer Fire Department many years.

Louis is survived by his wife of almost 65 years; Sandra of Maryneal, daughter; Star Ferguson and Ray of Abilene, son; Gary Light and Teresa of Corpus Christi, daughter-in-law; Linda Light of Abilene, sister; Lois Wiemer of York, Nebraska, his grandchildren; Rebekah Duke and John, John Ferguson and Sarah, Grady Light, Stephanie Light, Alexis Light, Thomas Light, Braxton Light and Nicole Light and 5 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son; Lance Light, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

Memorials may be made to the Zambia Medical Mission or the Food Bank of West Central Texas in Abilene.