Tobacco Cause of J. R. Light's Death
President of New State Laundry Company Passes Away Suddenly

John R. Light, 917 West California avenue, president of the New State Laundry company, died suddenly at his home Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The stricken man was attended by two physicians and although given temporary relief, he passed away within an hour after medical aid was summoned. He leaves a widow and a four year old daughter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Light of Ardmore, three brothers, William R. of Oklahoma City, James E. of Ardmore, and Dick Light of Chicago. Two sisters of the deceased, Mrs. Jack Williams, and Mrs. T. S. Lee both reside in Ardmore.

According to the attending physicians death was due to heart trouble induced by nicotine poisoning and severe stomach trouble of several years standing. The funeral will be from St. Luke's Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 2, 1911 page 7

Light Funeral Today

The funeral of John R. Light, who died at his home Friday afternoon, will be conducted at St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal church, Eighth street and Robinson avenue, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by the pastor, the Rev. E. C. McVoy. Hive No. 6, Lady Maccabees, of which the wife is a member, will attend the service in a body.

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 3, 1911 page 8

Hold Funeral of John R. Light

The funeral of John R. Light, who died suddenly Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock while playing with his little daughter at him home, 917 West California street, was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Luke's M.E. church, and was very largely attended. Mr. Light was president of the New State Laundry company, and was well known here. He was born in Texas, December 3, 1872 and removed to Ardmore, this state, later going to Lawton where he engaged in business. He came to Oklahoma City nine years ago. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Juanita, three brothers, a sister and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Light of Ardmore.

Contributed by Marti Graham, October 2003. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.