Tom was born to William and Isabel Light in Garten, WV. He was the 12th of 16 kids.
Tom served 22 years in the military, obtaining three engineer degrees.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Light, along with his sister, Helen Bryant; brothers, Don (Tince) Light, George (Betty-Jo) Light, and Ronnie (Patsy) Light; kids, Tammy Lynn (Robert) Ewers, Jeffrey Brady (Kristina) Light, Shane Allan Light, Steven Jeffrey Dale (Angie) Light, and Samuel Thomas (Brandy) Light; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many extended family members.
A memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Clinton Tompkins officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3 pm to 4 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines for those wishing to attend services, everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Friends and family may sent words of comfort to the family at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.
Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, will be assisting the family.
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