Darrell "Paul" Lightner

Darrell Paul Lightner II (Paul), beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on October 23, 1965, to Jimmie Kennard and Darrell Lightner, in Fort Bragg, NC.

Paul was a lover of music and was a talented, self-taught, guitar player. His favorite band was Oasis. He was a passionate fisherman, loved working in the yard, was a remote-control airplane enthusiast, and a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan. As a history buff, he spent time enjoying the History Channel.

Known for his hard work and dedication, Paul spent his career as a restaurant owner, supermarket manager and honed his skills, and truly excelled in his craft, at Blue Ribbon Roofing Company.

His infectious laughter, warm smile, and kind spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him. For the last several years Paul endured much physical pain and suffering as he battled several medical challenges. Through it all, he grew in his care and compassion for others. He was a great listener and with a huge heart for people, he could not tolerate the use of the word hate.

Paul is survived by his son, Hunter Lightner; mother, Jimmie Kennard; father, Darrell Lightner; brothers, Trevor Lightner and Drew Lightner; his sisters, Stephanie Sanders, Melissa Lightner, and Ashlea VanNoy; and uncle, Rex Kennard; cousins, Christy Dixon, Mitzy Brockhoff, Tracy Jones, Trey Kennard, Tony Kennard, Paula White, Carl Lightner, Jr., Pam Benton, Sabrina King, Rachel Welch, Rebecca Lightner, Donna Tillery, Ronda Wells, Jimmy Pepin, Debby Lightner, and Sheryl Killough; Paul was preceded in death by grandparents, Roy and Hazel Lightner, Herman and Beulah Kennard as well as his aunt, Nan Brady and uncle, Earl Brady, aunt, Paula Lightner and uncle, Carl Lightner, aunt, Paula Lightner and uncle, Ronnie Lightner, uncle, Bob Lightner, aunt, Lucy Pepin and uncle, James Pepin, Sr., and cousins, Tommy Lightner and Bobby Lightner, Jr.

A visitation to honor Paul's life will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Ingram, Smith, and Turner Mortuary in Yukon, OK. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Council Road Baptist Church in Bethany, OK. Paul will be laid to rest at the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK.

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