Charles and Linda Lightfoot

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Gary and Linda Marie Lightfoot, who departed this life on December 2, 2025. Gary was born on April 23, 1943. Linda was born on September 5, 1944. A proud graduate of Colorado City High School in 1961, Gary furthered his education at Big Spring Police Academy committing to a career in law enforcement. His journey began at the Littlefield Police Department, where he served with integrity and dedication. Gary then joined the Lamb County Sheriff's Office and later the Taylor County Sheriff's Department, eventually becoming Police Chief in Littlefield during the 1990s. He proudly served these communities until his retirement in 2008, exemplifying a life of service and leadership. Gary and Linda were wed on July 3, 1962. They are survived by their cherished son, Greg Lightfoot, who carries on his parents' legacy of service and compassion. Gary's survivors include a brother, Ken Lightfoot of Diboll, two nieces, two nephews, three great nieces, two great nephews, and four cousins. Linda's survivors include a sister, Barbara Scheller and husband Waylon of Panhandle, a niece, three nephews, seven great nieces and nephews and five great great nieces and nephews, and a cousin. Alongside him in this journey of life was his beloved wife, Linda Lightfoot, who also passed on December 2, 2025. Linda, a graduate of Abilene Cooper High School in 1962, was an accomplished office manager in the oil industry and made significant contributions during her tenure at the City of Littlefield, the Lamb County Jail, Edward Jones Investments, the Lamb County Juvenile Detention Center, and Wellington State Bank. After moving to Lubbock, Gary and Linda were devoted members of the Southside Church of Christ in Lubbock, where they nurtured friendships that spanned over a decade and were pillars of strength within their community. In honor of their lives a memorial service will be held at the Southside Church of Christ in Lubbock, on Friday, December 19th, 2025, at 2 PM. Family and friends are invited to gather in their memory, as we reflect on the love, dedication, and impact they had on all who knew them. Following the ceremony, Gary and Linda will be cremated and laid to rest with family that preceded them. As we celebrate their lives, let us remember Gary and Linda Lightfoot not just for their achievements, but for their unwavering love for family, their deep faith, and their enduring commitment to their community. They will be deeply missed but forever remembered in our hearts.

Charles and Linda Lightfoot

December 16, 1943 - December 2, 2025