James Delano Light, age 88, of Kelso, TN, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Ruth, AL on May 4, 1937, to the late Vercie Hoyt "Buss" & Alma Elizabeth Cook Light. He served as a deacon for fifty-one years, and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He retired from Halsey Food service and enjoyed coin collecting and knife collecting. Delano was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Lion’s Club.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Betty Jo McCaleb Light; child: Baby Light; granddaughter: Erin Petty; and son-in-law: Daniel Jerome.

Mr. Light is survived by his daughters: Mona (Jerry) Petty, Renee Jerome and Becky Christa; grandchildren: Amy (Josh) Mitchell, Heather Petty, Jennifer Jerome, Cyndi Jerome, Caleb (Hannah) Christa, Joshua Christa and Ryan Christa; great grandchildren: Brooklyn Wilburn, Kiana Petty, Alyssa Petty, Aaron Petty, Jaylee Brown, Sunny Jerome, Wyatt Christa, Memphis Christa and Ollie Christa; sister: Judy (Ronnie) Fudge; and nephew: Jason (Sigrid) Fudge and son, Jake.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Milton Martin, Rev. Ed Johnson and Bro. Jeremy Ogle officiating. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Delano Light.