Joseph Preston Light, 66, of Forest, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home. He was born June 14, 1958, in West Liberty, Kentucky to Ramon O. Light and Annette Gay (Lacy) Light. He married his wife, Pamela (McCarter) Light on February 19, 1984, and she survives.
Joe was a 1976 graduate of Frankfort High School. He then attended Wabash College where he played one season of college football for the Little Giants before a knee injury ended his football career. After school he worked for his parents delivering produce at Potato Supply for 10 years. Then he worked at Federal Mogul for 15 years before health problems forced him to go on disability and eventually retire early.
Joe made the decision to give his life to Jesus in 1997 and was baptized at Michigantown Christian Church.
Nothing made him prouder than watching his children play sports. He never missed a game. Later in life he loved getting down on the floor and playing with his grandkids, but he usually needed help getting back up. He enjoyed collecting guns and pocket knives, and watching just about any sport, but especially the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes.
In addition to his wife of 40 years, Joe is survived by his sons, Zachary (Amanda) of Frankfort, Nicholas (Kristina) of Frankfort, Jacob (Marlee) of Noblesville; daughter Jessica Light of Frankfort; granddaughters, Kylie, Macie, Olivia and Samantha; grandson, Logan; mother-in-law, Deloris McCarter; sisters, Mona Combs, Rhonda Light, April (Glenn) Wilson and Rhea (David) Harris; brother, John Light; brothers-in-law, James (Teresa) McCarter Jr. and Fred McCarter; sisters-in-law, Nancy Olson and Susan McCarter, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, James McCarter Sr.; brothers-in-law, Daniel Combs and Joe Olson; nephews, J.R. Olson and Daniel Premeaux, and several aunts and uncles.
More often than not, Joe could be found wearing his well-loved bib overalls, favorite team shirt, and Wabash College hat. In keeping with his casual style, the family encourages you to wear what makes you comfortable.
Visitation will be held, 4-7pm, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Day & Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 20, 2024, at 11am at the Funeral Home. Pastor Gordon Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Forest. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with the funeral expenses. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.