Friday, February 18, 2022
I am sadened by the passing of Don and my thoughts are with the Lighthart faimily. I have many good memories of Don while he was serving the City of Niles and more receintly when Don was a Baillif for the Berrien County Civil Trial Court in St. Joe. I had a very long trial, three weeks, which was hotly contesteted, Rod Jones V. General Motors . Don was perfect in his duties to the parties, the jury, the witnesses and of course the Court per Judge Schoffield..I beleve that this trial was the first civil jury trial for the newly appointed Judge Schoffield and as well for Bailiff Don Lighthart. Very proud that Don had served Niles and then our Court system .
Just a personal note to share with the Lighthart family, a great man and he will be missed.
Sean W. Drew, Niles MI
