M. L. "Leo" Lightfoot

Funeral services for M.L. “Leo” Lightfoot, 84, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jimmy Dunn and Chaplain Alex Montillo officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow in the Berry Cemetery under the auspices of the Homer Masonic Lodge #254 A.F. & A.M.

Mr. Lightfoot was born October 22, 1930 in Swift, Nacogdoches County, Texas, to Chester B. Lightfoot and Ida Mae (Dennis) Lightfoot of Nacogdoches, and died Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Lufkin.

Mr. Lightfoot had resided in Lufkin since 1953. He worked with Lufkin Industries until his retirement in 1991 and also served as Worshipful Master of the Lufkin Masonic Lodge #669 A.F. & A.M. and the Homer Masonic Lodge #254 A.F. & A.M. He loved the outdoors, gardening, farming and working with cattle. He also enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Lightfoot was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Moffett.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 63 years, Ellen (Matthews) Lightfoot of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Diana Lightfoot of Lufkin; daughter, Donna Gail Lightfoot of Shreveport, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Nancy Lightfoot of Broaddus; granddaughters, Katie Lightfoot of Lufkin and Meagan Lightfoot of Broaddus; and great-grandson, Bentley Lightfoot of Broaddus; brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Rosie Lightfoot of Lufkin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, J.W. and Nola Reneau of The Woodlands; sister-in-law, Sue Matthews of Crosby; honorary grandson, Fernando Valadez of Plano (who managed to keep Leo entertained during his earlier years of retirement); and special canine “grandchildren”, Hank and Jack.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers will be Britt Culbertson, Barry Culbertson, Larry Reneau, Fernando Valadez, Tony Spivey and Gary Waller.

Honorary pallbearers will be Masonic Lodge Members.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo’s name to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 West Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904, or to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4303 FM 842, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

The family extends a special thanks to Hospice of the Pines for the special compassion, care, and attention that has been provided for the family of Mr. Lightfoot. And also thanks to Hospice of the Pines for bringing Lindsey and Brenda to us – we could not have made our journey without them. Additionally, thank you to Chaplain Alex who had the “courage” to go toe to toe with Leo and his special sense of humor. Thanks to Debbie Boles of Heartstrings Homecare for her help, compassion and companionship.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.