Sgt. Edward Kight, CCSO, Ret.

Sgt. Edward “Sonny” Kight, CCSO, Ret., 70, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was born on April 8, 1938 in Douglas, GA and had lived in the Middleburg area for most of his life. He honorably served in The United States Marine Corps for two years. Following his military service he worked for Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for eleven years, then for Green Cove Springs Police Department; later he retired from The Clay County Sheriff’s Office after twenty two years of dedicated service. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police and enjoyed music, camping, and boating in his leisure time. Sonny was preceded in death by his father, Ira Lynwood Kight, Sr., and by two brothers: Fred and Gary Kight. He is survived by his two beloved daughters: Lisa (Michael) Seymour and Susie (Robby) Midgett; his mother, Louise Goodman; four brothers and sisters: Carolyn (Harold) Canady, Ira Kight, Jr., Benny Kight, and Nan (Jim) Couch; and seven grandchildren: Christopher, Mason, Cody, Kyle, Cade, Jessica, and Justin. The family will receive friends in the Broadus-Raines Chapel on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services with Sheriff’s Office Honors will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the Broadus-Raines Chapel officiated by Mark Cowan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to NE Florida Community Hospice (904) 886-3883 are appreciated by the family. Please sign the family's online guestbook and view the memory video at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.To view the VIDEO TRIBUTE, click on the following link: http://brfhtributes.com/EKight_February2009.htm