Larry Virgil Lightsey, age 63, of Odum, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in Jesup after a short illness and under the care of Hospice of Southeast Georgia.

Mr. Lightsey was born June 8, 1956, in Surrency, Georgia to the late Rufus Clinton Lightsey and the late Agnes Griffis Lightsey. He was a self-employed Truck Driver and was preceded in death by a sister, Veda Nell Griffis.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Lightsey of Odum; two step-daughters, Angela Ingram of Orlando, FL and Amanda Mapstone of Mt. Dora, FL; sister, Mattie Lou Griffis; brothers, Eugene L. Lightsey, Ray R. Lightsey & Jerry L. Lightsey. Five step-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 8, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. James Carter officiating.

Interment will follow in Zion Church of God Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be family members.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert “Buddy” Griffis, Buzzy Queen, Hospice of Southeast Georgia, Charles Spell & Charles Dubberly.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.