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Sep. 20, 2025

10:00 a.m.

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Dale Golightly Obituary

Dale Golightly, 59 passed on 9/10/25 in West Columbia, SC surrounded by his family. Dale fought a five-year battle with cancer. Dale was born on 10/27/65 in Greer, SC to Frank & JoEllen Golightly. He was a dedicated truck driver for 42 years. Dale loved driving trucks, hunting, fishing, grilling, and spending time with family and friends. Dale was an avid Carolina Gamecock and Florida State Seminoles fan. Dale married Viki (Walters) on October 11, 2008. His children are, Heather (Matt) Griner, Chris (Brandi) Keeble, Melissa (Reese) Odom, Hunter (Peyton) Golightly. Granddaughter Anna Griner and Granbuddy Ace Still (Ryan & Amber Still) The Home Going Celebration of Life is on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10 am at Gospel Time Baptist Church, 2818 Windham Drive, West Columbia, SC. Memorials made be made to Gospel Time Baptist Church or to the Leukemia Society

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Published by Post and Courier - Columbia on Sep. 12, 2025.

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for Dale Golightly

Sep

20

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Gospel Time Baptist Church

2818 Windham Drive, West Columbia, SC

Funeral services provided by:

South Carolina Cremation Society - West Columbia

3223 Sunset Boulevard Suite 104, West Columbia, SC 29169

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