Chad Golightly

February 28, 1944 - April 29, 2008
Chad Golightly

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Chad P. Golightly, 64, of East Flat Rock, NC, died Monday night, April 28, 2008 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, NC, he was the son of the late J.C. and Lavada Blackwell Golightly, and husband of the late Betty Taylor Golightly, who died in 2001.

He served in the US Army and attended Bethel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving family, two daughters, Melissa Kaufman and husband, Mike, and Dora Womack and husband, Johnny, all of East Flat Rock; two grandchildren, Bridgette Kaufman and Caleb Womack; one brother, Preston Golightly & wife, Ann, of Travelers Rest, SC; a half-brother, Timothy Banks & wife, Kim, of Fairview; a half-sister, Jackie Morrow & husband, Clint, of East Flat Rock; two stepsisters; three stepbrothers; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 7:30 PM, Thursday, May 1, 2008 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Reverend Larry Oliver will officiate. Entombment will be at 11 AM Friday, May 2, 2008 in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 5680 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 28759.


Service

Thursday, May 1, 2008
12:00 AM

Kirby Memorial Chapel - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Service

Friday, May 2, 2008
12:00 AM

Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • April 30, 2008
    Joe & Kim Jones, Amelia and Wheeler says:
    Chad is breathing in the best air ever now. In the arms of his Saviour he will never hurt again. What a blessing to know he will never again suffer and is rejoicing with those who have gone on before us. Dora & Lisa, I hope God's Holy Spirit comforts you as you go through this time of mourning. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Chad is now in the arms of his loved ones on that blessed heavenly shore!

  • April 30, 2008
    Shelly Blackwell Bishop says:
    I'm sorry for your loss.Dora and Lisa my heart give you a hug. Please email back Your Friend for Life Shelly

  • April 30, 2008
    Pat Watson says:
    It has been 40+ years since Ann and Preston married--on that day, we all adopted each other, and watched as the "family" grew. It has been a pleasure to be a part of this "family",and to know Chad. I'm very sorry for your loss, but look at his new address:CHAD GOLIGHTLY-HEAVEN. Love, Pat

  • April 30, 2008
    James & Judy Osteen says:
    So sorry to hear this. He was always a good neighbor and a good friend.

  • April 30, 2008
    Bill & Judy Case says:
    Dora & Family, It has been a long fight for your dad and the family. Your dad leaves a wealth of good memories for you guys and he is having good times with Betty again. Our thoughts are with you, Bill & Judy