Celebrating the life of
Harry C. McLeighton
March 31, 1926 - April 21, 2014
Harry McLEIGHTON, 88, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at Candler Hospital.
He was born in Baxley, Georgia March 31, 1926 and lived in Savannah most of his life.
He served in military campaigns in Central Europe and Korea. He received many awards including bronze service stars and a Purple Heart.
He retired from Union Camp Paper Corporation in 1988 after 40 years. He was instrumental in establishing a House of Worship for the Louisiana Avenue Church of Christ in the later 1950's, where he sometimes preached as well as in various other venues. He shared a great love of music and was a songwriter for many friends and family.
Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Doris L. McLeighton; Sister, Myrtice M. Coursey, sons Gregory McLeighton, Steven and Wife, Nancy, with their sons Joseph and John; daughter, Janet and Husband, Serge; step daughters, Beth Howard and Suzanne Lewis and Husband, Robert; seven step grandchildren, eleven step great-grandchildren, and three step great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park, West.
He will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him dearly.
My deepest sympathy to the McLeighton family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
With my deepest sympathy.
- Nellie Parrish, Savannah, GA
Harry McLeighton was a good man who loved his family. I had the pleasure of knowing him since I was a young teenager in the early 70's. I heard him sing songs he wrote and put music to. He loved to watch the 'Andy Griffin Show'. I have not seen him in a few years but have kept up with how is doing through his son Greg, who has been a devoted care-giver. My prayers go out to his family. I know he will be greatly missed. May all the fond memories of Harry give you peace.
- Vicky Payne, Fayetteville, GA
My deepest sympathy to the McLeighton family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
With my deepest sympathy.
- Nellie Parrish, Savannah, GA
Harry McLeighton was a good man who loved his family. I had the pleasure of knowing him since I was a young teenager in the early 70's. I heard him sing songs he wrote and put music to. He loved to watch the 'Andy Griffin Show'. I have not seen him in a few years but have kept up with how is doing through his son Greg, who has been a devoted care-giver. My prayers go out to his family. I know he will be greatly missed. May all the fond memories of Harry give you peace.
- Vicky Payne, Fayetteville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
