James-Leighton-Obituary

James Michael "Jim" Leighton

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Feb 17, 1954 – Mar 17, 2017

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BORN
February 17, 1954
DIED
March 17, 2017
LOCATION
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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Loving Husband, Father, Brother, and Uncle - James "Jim" Michael Leighton, 63, passed away peacefully while being comforted by his family in the early morning hours of March 17, 2017. Born February 17, 1954 in Baltimore, MD, Jim was the son of James Joseph Leighton, 94, and the late...

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The staff of the American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.

My sincere condolences to the Leighton Family. I remember your family from OLBS and visiting the Leighton home on Maclay St. May memories be fond and time heal each heart.

Jim and I pledged Zeta Epsilon Phi together in the fall of 1972 ... always a brother ... Rest in peace my friend.

Dear Lynn and family
I have no way of knowing how you and your family feel, but I know you you are suffering with the grief that comes from shared love. This was something that I know your family has had too much of. I know that you and Jim share a deep and blessed faith that is epitomized at Easter. I have had a deep admiration for Jim's Commitment to you and Penn State and your Mom and Dad. I can only admire his strength and courage that he demonstrated throughout his illness. I have...