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Hugh Tuten “Hugh Boy” Lightsey

Birth	:	3 May 1925 Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	22 Mar 2019 Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Brunson Cemetery, Brunson, Hampton County, USA
Coordinate	:	32.9189040, -81.1952540
Description	:	Hugh Lightsey May 3, 1925 ~ March 22, 2019 (age 93) The Honorable Hugh Tuten “Hugh Boy” Lightsey passed away on March 22, 2019. He was 93. Son of John Herman and Addie Tuten Lightsey, he was born on May 3, 1925 in Brunson, South Carolina in Hampton County. Lightsey graduated from Brunson High School in 1942 and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the Citadel in 1950. A WWII veteran, he served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. After graduating from the Citadel in 1950, Lightsey returned to Hampton County where he served as a business man... Read More	Hugh Lightsey May 3, 1925 ~ March 22, 2019 (age 93) The Honorable Hugh Tuten “Hugh Boy” Lightsey passed away on March 22, 2019. He was 93. Son of John Herman and Addie Tuten Lightsey, he was born on May 3, 1925 in Brunson, South Carolina in Hampton County. Lightsey graduated from Brunson High School in 1942 and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the Citadel in 1950. A WWII veteran, he served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. After graduating from the Citadel in 1950, Lightsey returned to Hampton County where he served as a business man and active member of the community. During his career, he worked in the farming, trucking and cotton industries and also served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Serving as a legislator in the South Carolina House of Representatives, Lightsey represented Hampton County from 1965-1971. He served on the special committee on agriculture, as well as on the agriculture and conservation, education and public works committees. An active member of the South Carolina and Hampton County Democratic Party, Lightsey was chairman of the Hampton County Democratic Party from 1957-1988 as well as vice-chairman of the executive committee from 1988-1990. He later also served as chairman of the executive committee for Hampton County. Additionally, Lightsey served as chairman of the Watermelon Growers and Distributors Association, a Shriner with Omar Temple (50 years), member of the Hampton Rotary Club, American Legion (60 years), Elks Club, Lions Club, Woodmen of the World, and Eastern Star. He was a member of Brunson Methodist Church. Mr. Lightsey was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Herman “Pie” Lightsey, sister, Adelaide R. Lightsey and wife, Francis V. Lightsey. He is survived by his sister, Rosalyn L. Rast of Columbia, companion and caregiver, Beth Rivers of Hampton, caretaker and friend, Jerry Chesser of Fairfax, stepdaughters, Martha Logan (James) of Summerville and Edna Davis of Greenville, special friends and travel companions, John, Christi, Michaela and Rivers Bessinger of Surfside Beach, as well as beloved dogs, Madison and Happy Jack. Funeral services will be held at 3:30, Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2019 at Brunson Cemetery. Walterboro Chapel 1193 Bells Highway Walterboro, SC 29488

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Hugh Tuten “Hugh Boy” Lightsey's memorial is located at: Brunson Cemetery, Brunson, Hampton County, USA.
When did Hugh Tuten “Hugh Boy” Lightsey death?
Hugh Tuten “Hugh Boy” Lightsey death on 22 Mar 2019 in Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 32.9189040
Longitude: -81.1952540

Family Members:

Parent

John Herman Lightsey

(1892 - 1957)

Addie Tuten Lightsey

(1893 - 1969)

Spouse

Frances Virginia Hacker Lightsey

(1930 - 2009)

Siblings

1LT John Herman “Pie” Lightsey Jr.

(1920 - 1944)

Adelaide Richardine Lightsey

(1930 - 2007)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 23 Mar 2019

Left by Anonymous on 15 Jul 2021

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brunson Cemetery
Brunson, Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.9189040, -81.1952540

2. John William Brunson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 32.9479700, -81.2029950

3. Bowers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 32.9115270, -81.1557430

4. United Love Christian Church Cemetery
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6. Southern Googe Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 32.9613762, -81.2081604

7. Macedonia
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Coordinate: 32.8765690, -81.2102620

8. Sauls Cemetery
Brunson, Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.9493850, -81.1564760

9. Nazarene Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 32.9526700, -81.2349500

10. Rivers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 32.9206450, -81.1374820

11. Hogarth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 32.9540200, -81.1508600

12. Prince Williams Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 32.9181430, -81.1325420

13. Fairfax Cemetery
Fairfax, Allendale County, USA
Coordinate: 32.9663887, -81.2381516

14. Hughes-Jackson Branch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 32.9733880, -81.1561780

15. Jackson Branch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Brunson, Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.9743400, -81.1565600

16. Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Fairfax, Allendale County, USA
Coordinate: 32.9362010, -81.2690720

17. Hamilton Family Cemetery
Brunson, Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.8549500, -81.1837290

18. Groundner Cemetery
Gifford, Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.8747820, -81.2536910

19. Emanuel RMUE Church Cemetery
Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.8826470, -81.2672240

20. Long Branch Cemetery
Gifford, Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.8489830, -81.2254860

21. Harrison Cemetery
Pond Town, Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.9430000, -81.1104000

22. Mount Zion Cemetery
Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.8796997, -81.2718964

23. Compassion Explosion Ministries Cemetery
Fairfax, Allendale County, USA
Coordinate: 32.9887400, -81.1535930

24. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Hampton County, USA
Coordinate: 32.8792180, -81.1127690