Ray Speed Lightsey
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Ray S. (Speed) Lightsey, formerly of Gautier, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his home in Ellisville.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Lightsey.
Speed was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie Lightsey.
He was a member of Vancleave Baptist Church. Speed excelled in baseball and football during his days at Sandersville High School and attended U.S.M. for two years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1949-1951. Speed served as a Colonel on Governor Bill Waller's staff in the mid-1970's and was a building contractor for many years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
There will be a memorial service on March 5, 2022 at 11 A.M. at Mt. Vernon Congregational Methodist Church, 839 Hwy 15 S., Laurel, MS.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.