Jimmie M. Lightfoot, age 85 of South Bend, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Hospice House of St. Joseph County. Jimmie was born May 13, 1928 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Wilfred and Ada (Bonewitz) Lightfoot. On May 13, 1956, he married the former Ms. Virginia Raybuck in South Bend. She preceded him in death, passing away September 7, 2002.

Surviving is his daughter, Cynthia (Larry) Hanson of South Bend, three grandchildren; Jolene Hanson, Charlene (Dan) Watson, and Rachael Hanson, as well as two great grandchildren, David Watson and Lillian Hanson. Jimmie is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Berkey of Goshen, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his brothers Orbie and Jack Lightfoot.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola. There will also be one hour of calling prior to the 11:00 am funeral service on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at First Brethren Church, 4909 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana, where he was a lifetime member. Interment for Jimmie and his wife Virginia will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Indiana.



Jimmie graduated from Elkhart High School in 1947. He then enlisted in the US Army, serving honorably during the Korean War until his discharge in 1953. He was employed for over 25 years with the Mastic Corporation as a tool & die maker until his retirement in 1992. After retirement, his hobby turned to a full time job when he opened Jim''s Guns & Ammo in South Bend, where he operated his business for over 20 years. He was a 50 year member of Tyrian Lodge #718 in Elkhart, the N.R.A., and the U.A.W. In his spare time, Jimmie was a Boy Scout Leader and bowled in leagues for many years.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Cross Bars Ministries, or the Disabled American Veterans.