Edward Leroy Light, 86, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Gerald.

Edward, son of the late Roscoe Light and Wilma (Hults) was born July 4, 1935 in St. Clair.

He was united in marriage to Patricia Hawkins.

Edward served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War receiving an honorable discharge.

He served as a Past Deacon and faithful member at Christ Chapel in St. Clair.

Edward loved hunting and was known as a true fisherman. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, giving them rides on his 4-wheeler and tending to his garden.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Wilma Light; two brothers, Kenneth R. Light, Sr. and Carl Light and three sisters, Mary Agnes Osseck, Dorothy "Dottie" Lowe and Sherry Erbes.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Light of St. Clair; three children, Mardel McManus and husband Darwin of Rosebud, Matthew Light and wife Lisa of St. Clair and Mark Light of St. Clair; three sisters, Ellen Estes and husband Butch of House Springs, Kate Sharp and husband Ken Craden of Sullivan and Annie Richardson and husband Mark of Lonedell; seven grandchildren, Ruth Ann Barnes and husband Nathan, Nicholas Light and wife Erin, Thomas Light, Cory Light, Kay Light, Courtney Cox and Josie Powers and husband Michael; eight great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial donations to Christ Chapel, 588 Expansion Lane, St. Clair, MO 63077 are preferred.