Sunrise December 30, 1957 Sunset January 13, 2014 Wednesday, January 22, 2014-12:00 Noon CARNIE P. BRAGG FUNERAL HOMES, INC. 256 Rosa Parks Blvd. Paterson, New Jersey Pastor Jerry Wilder, Sr., Officiating
Woodrow Wilson Hollywood Lighty was born on December 30, 1957 in Darlington, SC to Leeila M. Lighty and the late James Lighty, Sr. He attended the Paterson Public Schools and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. He later attended Passaic County Community College. He was a longtime employee of BFI Sanitation Department and has been employed by Roselle/Suburban Industrial for the past seven years. He was a loving, devoted and hard working family man. Who would do anything his family asked of him. He met and fell in love with Gail M. Coley, their love has span over thirty years. Through their love came two beautiful daughters, Tasheia M. Coley and Sade T. Lighty. He was an excellent father. He was truly devoted to his family. As his granddaughter, Amirah would say papa. He was always known for decorating the outside of his house for any occasion. Woodrow made sure his mother knew how much he loved her every day. He would come over and cook and clean for her.
To know him was to love him. You wouldn t see him out anywhere without Gail. They were truly inseparable. On January 13, 2014, God called his Angel. He was preceded in death by his father, James Lighty, Sr., Brother, James Lighty, Jr., paternal grandfather, Clyde Lighty, Sr. and maternal grandmother, Calperta Davis. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Gail Coley- Lighty; two daughters, Tasheia M. Coley and Sade T. Lighty; one granddaughter, Amirah Powell; his loving parents, Leeila M. Lighty and step-dad, Hayes I. McClain; brothers, Louis E. Lighty (Francis), Paterson, NJ, Anthony Lighty (Cynthia), Spartanburg, SC, Perry Lighty, Prospect Park, NJ and Derrick Lighty (Tina), Spartanburg, SC; sisters, Rose LaRose, Paterson, NJ, Shirley Lighty (Ronald), Columbia, SC, Elizabeth Dock (Richard), Paterson, NJ, Sandra Lighty, Inman, SC and Cynthia Lighty (Ameen), Paterson, NJ. Woodrow s family extended beyond biological. He had other brothers, Hafiz McKinney, Donald McBride, LeRoy White, James McLean and James Byrd.
Prelude Invocation... Pastor Jerry Wilder, Sr. Musical Selection... Bernard Hill, Sr. Scripture Reading Old Testament...Anthony Lighty (Brother) New Testament... Perry Lighty (Brother) Prayer of Comfort... Anthony Lightly (Brother) Poem... Amirah Powell (Granddaughter) Selection...Brenda Bradley Reflections, Acknowledgement & Reflections of Life... 2 minutes Yolanda Dock (Niece) Selection... Brenda Bradley Words of Encouragement... Minister Victoria Wilder Message of Comfort... Pastor Jerry Wilder, Sr. Recessional Interment East Ridgelawn Cemetery Clifton, New Jersey
The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the path of righteousness for His name s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. We the family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, prayers, floral tributes, sincere expressions of love and sympathy and other acts of kindness extended to us during this time of bereavement. A special thank you to all of those who was there. Thank You to Bragg s Funeral Home for the service. May God Bless You All. Professional Services Provided By Caring for the Community Since 1937 256 Rosa Parks Blvd. Paterson, NJ 07501 (973) 278-6330 143 Myrtle Avenue Passaic, NJ 07055 (973) 779-1892 To send online condolences, visit www.braggfuneralhome.com