Charles R. Lightsey

Charles R. Lightsey owns his own business as a Social Security Disability Representative. Mr. Lightsey worked with the Social Security Administration for 39 years, serving as District Manager of the Laurel Office for 32 years. He is a recipient of The Commissioner’s Citation, the highest accolade accorded by the SSA. His community involvement includes serving as a former Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Laurel, Member and Board of Directors of the Laurel Kiwanis Club, President of the Laurel-Jones County Council on Aging, member of the Pine Belt Mental Health Association Council and Chairman of the Federal, State and Local Government United Way. He received his degree in Management and Real Estate from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1961. Mr. Lightsey has been a Director of First Bancshares, Inc. since 2003 and served on the Board of the Laurel bank prior to consolidation. He currently serves on the Laurel Advisory Board and the Board of First, A National Banking Association.