Jack Edward Light

Jack Edward Light, 79, also known as : (Jack - a- mo- luchie) of Gate City, Va, went to be with his lord on May 11, 2017 at Holston Valley Hospital Medical Center from a courageous battle of cancers the age of 79. Jack was a master electrician at Westmoreland Coal Co for 30 years, and owner of Light Electrical Contractors. He was a lifetime member of the Wilderness Road Gun Club. He was a loving husband of 58 years , father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his family whom he loved with all his heart. First and for most loved the lord and now is in his presence. He is preceded in death by his parents: William R. LIght, Sr and Polly Carrie Carter Light. Brothers: William R. LIght, Jr, Eugene Light, Ronald W. LIght, Sr; Son-in-law: Gregory A. Darnell. Survived by: Imma Smith Light of Gate City, VA, daughters Shelia J. Hill of Kingsport, Alisa L Darnell of Blountville. Granddaughters: Stephanie E. Eklund and husband David M. Eklund of Kalispell,MT , and Lauren McKenzie Darnell and fiancé Andrew D. McLaughlin of Blountville, TN. Great Grandchildren: Victoria E. Eklund, and Joseph M. Eklund of Kalispell, MT. Brother: Robert and wife Crystal Light of Muncie, IN. And many nieces and nephews. Special friends: Katrina-Smith Toole, and Linda Speaks, Tom Wood, Melvin Wilson, and Ken Sword. Special thanks to Kingsport Hematology and Oncology: his special chemo nurse McKenzie Darnell, Wendy Vogle, Shirley Davis, Kim Nickels, and Dr. Nakhoul and all of the special nurses and staff. Wellmont Holston Valley W-3 nurses and staff, and special nurse Jo Sensabaugh. The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 pm on Monday, May 15, 2015 at the Lifebridge Christian Church, 617 Donelson Drive, Kingsport. A Celebration of Life service will follow in the church with Pastor Scot Plyer, officiating. Honorary pallbearers are, Robert Light, Ronald W. Light, Jr, David M. EKlund, Andrew D. McLaughlin, David Speaks, and Wayne Burke, and Jesse Pendleton. In lieu of flowers contributions made to the patient assistance fund at Kingsport Hematology and Oncology. Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City is serving the Light family