Charles Andrew Golightly

Charles Andrew Golightly, died suddenly on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home in Azle, Texas from an undetermined cause. He was preceded in death by five of his siblings: 2 brothers, James and Ramon and 3 sisters Martha, Christine and Kathy. He leaves his ex-wife of 25 years, Tania Colene (Buckingham) Golightly; his son, Charles Laffette Golightly; his daughter, Mary Jo Golightly and son-in-law, Johnathen James Oliver; his sister, Dorothy (Golightly) Michael and brother-in law, Kenneth Michael; two grandchildren; Aaron Nathen Oliver and Bronson Andrew Oliver and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Born and raised in Seymour, Texas, the son of Laffette and Josie Golightly, he was a lifelong resident of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Charles worked for greater than 40 years in aerospace. He had a passion for air planes and after retiring he spent most of his time fishing and caring for animals. Charles chose not be have a funeral and always wanted to be remembered as he was alive; happy, thankful, selfless and full of love for everyone. He was a contributor to many lives and would help anyone who needed him. He loved God and believed he had a place in heaven and often spoke of how he imagined it. For our Dad, PaPa, Brother, Uncle, Friend...... Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure...