Celebrating the life of
Brian Hugh Leighton
November 29, 1972 - December 31, 2009
Brian Hugh Leighton, 37, died December 31, 2009 at St Joseph's Hosptial. The lifelong resident of Savannah was formerly employed by Food Lion with twelve years of service. Mr. Leighton was an advocate for the disable having served with L.I.F.E., Inc. He was former president for the Savannah Council for the Blind where he actively served the blind community by participating on boards with the City of Savannah and through the State of Georgia.
Surviving are his wife, Valerie Leighton of Savannah; parents, Andrew and Barbara Leighton of Savannah; sisters, Brandy Leighton and Amy Dixon both of Savannah; brothers, Ronnie Dixon of Hilton Head Island, SC; Roger Dixon of Beaufort, SC and Chris Dixon of Savannah.
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2010 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors with Rev. Doug Cone officiating.
Remembrances: Savannah Council for the Blind.
I wanted to let u know that I am sorry about Brain. I just found out .I didn't know about it . I wish I am there for Brain
- Peggy A Steele Dixon, Luthersville, GA
Barbara and Family, So very, very sorry for your loss. Brian was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lynne Buck and Family
- Lynne Buck, Midway, GA
The staff at Rendant would like to send our deepest sympathy to Valerie and Family. Brian was a great person and he will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
- Rendant Apartments, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family through this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
- Lindsey Bancroft, Richmond Hill, GA
Barbara, Brandi and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful son and brother. Although I didn't know Brian personally, while reading the beautiful obituary I realize what a special person he was. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Beverly Templeton and Family
- Beverly Templeton, Savannah, GA
Andy, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God watch over you and help you through this each and every day. Greg Elmore
- Greg Elmore, Brunswick, GA
With our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. Brian was a wonderful, kind person and we were privileged to have known and loved him. May he rest in God's peace in his heavenly home. Barbara, Steven and Letty
- Steve and Barbara Brno, Scottsdale, AZ
I worked with Brian at Food Lion for 10 years and he was a wonderful person. He will be missed.
- Sharon Hartloge, savannah, GA
Friend, co-worker, team player, friendly to all, hard working, dependable, helpful, always a smile... this is Brian, and so much more. So glad to have had the privilege of knowing him. Doug and Trudy Gurtzweiler
- Doug and Trudy Gurtzweiler, Pooler, GA
Valerie, Barbara, Andy and Brandi, We are heartbroken for you all over the loss of Brian. The last few months have certainly been difficult but you were there for Brian as well as each other every step of the way. We will miss him but we are glad that we had the opportunity to have him as a friend. You will be in our prayers and thoughts today and in the days to come. God bless you and give you peace.
- Bob and Carol Walls, Savannah, GA
Andy and family, We are thinking about you during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family. Robin
- Robin Godwin, Savannah, GA
I wanted to let u know that I am sorry about Brain. I just found out .I didn't know about it . I wish I am there for Brain
- Peggy A Steele Dixon, Luthersville, GA
Barbara and Family, So very, very sorry for your loss. Brian was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lynne Buck and Family
- Lynne Buck, Midway, GA
The staff at Rendant would like to send our deepest sympathy to Valerie and Family. Brian was a great person and he will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
- Rendant Apartments, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family through this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
- Lindsey Bancroft, Richmond Hill, GA
Barbara, Brandi and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful son and brother. Although I didn't know Brian personally, while reading the beautiful obituary I realize what a special person he was. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Beverly Templeton and Family
- Beverly Templeton, Savannah, GA
Andy, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God watch over you and help you through this each and every day. Greg Elmore
- Greg Elmore, Brunswick, GA
With our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. Brian was a wonderful, kind person and we were privileged to have known and loved him. May he rest in God's peace in his heavenly home. Barbara, Steven and Letty
- Steve and Barbara Brno, Scottsdale, AZ
I worked with Brian at Food Lion for 10 years and he was a wonderful person. He will be missed.
- Sharon Hartloge, savannah, GA
Friend, co-worker, team player, friendly to all, hard working, dependable, helpful, always a smile... this is Brian, and so much more. So glad to have had the privilege of knowing him. Doug and Trudy Gurtzweiler
- Doug and Trudy Gurtzweiler, Pooler, GA
Valerie, Barbara, Andy and Brandi, We are heartbroken for you all over the loss of Brian. The last few months have certainly been difficult but you were there for Brian as well as each other every step of the way. We will miss him but we are glad that we had the opportunity to have him as a friend. You will be in our prayers and thoughts today and in the days to come. God bless you and give you peace.
- Bob and Carol Walls, Savannah, GA
Andy and family, We are thinking about you during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family. Robin
- Robin Godwin, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
