Terry B. Light
November 6, 1934 ~ January 28, 2013
Terry Barnum Light
Attorney/ Family Man
Age 78
Terry Barnum Light, of Vienna, VA, died on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Tall Oaks Assisted Living in Reston, VA. Beloved husband of 49 years to Emily Pierce Light; loving father of Brig Joyner (Kagan), Thomas Barnum and George Allen (Sandra) Light and cherished grandfather of Kathryn Ann, Emily Jordan, Terry Travis, Mary Caroline, Halley Eliza, Ella Pierce and Tillery Evelynn Light. He is also survived by the greatest caregiver God could have sent, Teresa "Joy" Descalzota and a special daughter Kimberly Rodgers. Terry was a graduate of Yale University class of 1958, served in the US Marine Corp 1958 to 1974. He left the military with the rank of Major. Terry was a graduate of Marshall Wythe School of Law (William & Mary 1970) and an Attorney from 1970 to 2006. He was an avid trumpet player and member of the Jazz Masters. Most importantly, Terry will be remembered as a great family man. He reached his goal of leaving his family better then he found it. A Graveside Service will be held at the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Final Salute Inc. (In support for homeless female veterans). www.finalsaluteinc.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Attorney/ Family Man
Age 78
Terry Barnum Light, of Vienna, VA, died on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Tall Oaks Assisted Living in Reston, VA. Beloved husband of 49 years to Emily Pierce Light; loving father of Brig Joyner (Kagan), Thomas Barnum and George Allen (Sandra) Light and cherished grandfather of Kathryn Ann, Emily Jordan, Terry Travis, Mary Caroline, Halley Eliza, Ella Pierce and Tillery Evelynn Light. He is also survived by the greatest caregiver God could have sent, Teresa "Joy" Descalzota and a special daughter Kimberly Rodgers. Terry was a graduate of Yale University class of 1958, served in the US Marine Corp 1958 to 1974. He left the military with the rank of Major. Terry was a graduate of Marshall Wythe School of Law (William & Mary 1970) and an Attorney from 1970 to 2006. He was an avid trumpet player and member of the Jazz Masters. Most importantly, Terry will be remembered as a great family man. He reached his goal of leaving his family better then he found it. A Graveside Service will be held at the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Final Salute Inc. (In support for homeless female veterans). www.finalsaluteinc.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My deepest condolences. I remember Terry with great fondness and with a smile as a wonderful attorney and a warm and caring man. He will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know him.
My thoughts are with you, Emily, and of course, the boys. To know Terry was to know he had three sons, a trumpet and a southern belle beauty of a wife. Tammi has kept me posted of the long road you all have trod and I hope the memories of happier and healthier days will bring you all comfort at this sad time. Cheryl
Our sincere sympathy to Emily and family. We remember Terry as an exemplary attorney and an outstanding person. One of our fondest memories of Terry is his role as Santa Claus for our annual neighborhood Christmas gathering. The children loved his warm, jovial personality. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. God bless you and keep you, dear Terry.
To the Light family, My heart goes out to you over the loss of Terry. He has left a legacy of love and memories that will never be forgotten Hold tight to those memoriesLean on family and friends for supportAnd look to Gods Word, the Bible, for comfort and strength. 1Peter 5:7 encourages; throw all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you. My deepest condolences. Galatians 1:3; John 5:21, 28-29.
Emily, I was saddened to read of your loss. I remember Terry had a great smile when I met you in 1973. You gave me a superb start as I got ready to take over your class. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have contacted Marge Waterstreet to let her know, and she sends her thoughts to you, also. Ann