Brian Hugh Leighton

Brian Leighton Obituary

Brian Hugh Leighton - SAVANNAH - Brian Hugh Leighton, 37, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2009 with his loving family by his side, after a two year illness. The lifelong resident of Savannah was formerly employed by Food Lion with twelve years of service. Having been blind, Mr. Leighton was passionate about helping others with disabilities and in recent years had devoted his life to serving the blind community in Savannah. He was the former president for the Savannah Council for the Blind where he actively played a role in legislative affairs. He served on the Committee of Savannah on Disability Affairs and was a state board member for the Georgia Council for the Blind. Mr. Leighton also served as Vice Chair on behalf of the Savannah Council of the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation under MPC and was an advocate for the disabled having served with L.I.F.E. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Leighton of Savannah; parents, Andrew and Barbara Leighton of Savannah; sisters, Brandy Leighton and Amy Dixon of Savannah; brothers, Chris Dixon of Savannah, and Ronnie and Roger Dixon of South Carolina. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2010 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors with Rev. Doug Cone officiating. Remembrances may be made to the Savannah Council for the Blind, Attn: Bob Walls, 327 East 60th Street, Savannah, GA, 31405. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News January 3, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jan. 1 to Jan. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Leighton

14 Entries

Robert Angelastro

January 7, 2010

To the Leighton Family,

I had the privilge of having Brian as one of my Visually Impaired students during the years he attended and graduated from Jenkins High School. Brian was always a positive, pleasant person to be around. It was never about 'him'--he cared about others--his family members and those around him. He took that philosophy into his adult life, choosing to help shine light and kindness on the lives of others, rather than focus on darkness. He worked hard in school and did not back down from challenges there, nor from challenges of life in general. He shared stories about his family that he loved so much and was proud and protective of his sister Brandy in particular. Brian always struck me as a strong, sometimes silent, but always sensitive and aware young man. Lord, it's hard to think it's been almost 20 years have come on gone from when he graced the halls of Jenkins High, but he will always be remembered in my heart and mind as a fine young man who carried himself well, loved others and obviously was loved as well by many other people. Not all of us can say that. I was lucky to have him as a student for sure.

Bonnie Blakley

January 5, 2010

Dear Leighton Family, I am sorry to hear about Brian's passing. In working with him and Valerie, and sometimes Barbara, as hard as it is to get through state red tape to get anything done, I appreciated the fact that he and the rest of the family were always so nice when I worked with trying to straighten out problems for them. I know God will be blessing Brian, welcoming him with open arms, and dissolving his disabilities and illness too. I have the whole family in my prayers. God bless you all!

Walterrean Salley

January 4, 2010

What a shining example Brian was to all persons with disabilities. Also, he was such an asset to the Savannah community. Sorry for your precious loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 4, 2010

Andy and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful person he was. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Pat, Gina, Arteah & Alice - GPA Credit Union

Terri White

January 4, 2010

To the Leighton family,
On behalf of the staff at Savannah Association for the Blind, we would like to extend our condolences on Brian's passing. While I just met Brian last year at a state meeting, he had impressed me as being a strong, caring, compassionate person as he advocated for the rights of individuals with disabilities. He will be missed. Terri White, SAB Social Worker

Sharon Collins - Durrell

January 3, 2010

Dear Andy, Barbara and all the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Brians passing, I remember seeing a little boy playing at the front door teasing Brandi and Alexie, always a kind and loving child, My heart goes out to all of the family, take great comfort that God has a better and bigger plan for this loving young man. Our prayers and condolences are with you.

January 3, 2010

Dear Barbara

We are so sorry to hear of your dear son Brian's death. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and the family.

Jeri Waldron
Sharon Moore
and The Dillard's Employees

January 3, 2010

Dear Brandy and Barbara, I know you may not remember me but I worked at Belk and Brandy modeled for me. I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a tough time. Your brother and son was a wonderful influence on others.
Linda Taylor, Pooler,Ga

Sara Lewis

January 3, 2010

Dear Brandy and your family, I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Though I never got to meet Brian it is obvious that he led a wonderful and fulfilling life with his family by his side. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

January 3, 2010

To the family of Brian. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying for all of you to get through this tough time. No one wants to lose a loved one, but he will be off to a better place.
Love,
Lindsey Bancroft

Brandy Leighton

January 3, 2010

Dear Brother,
I can not express my love for you, and know that I will never love anyone the same way. I will never forget following you around in your oversized clothes (in stead of mothers) while playing ball, pro-wrestling, or pretending to be bank and shop owners. I am sad to say that no one else will lock me out the house while pouring salt and pepper in my drink with that sneaky smile. No one else will hug me the same way or watch out for any boys that may hurt me. I hate that you have been through so much pain. Your hard life and strenth through the illness amazes me. I will always love you, and keep a special place in my heart. From little superman to my hero, I love you...

Phyllis Warren

January 2, 2010

To Andy and Barbara and family I am so sorry for the loss of such a young and wonderful man. I have always heard that God takes the good when they are young. There are no words that can bring you peace at this time, I know how you feel is inadequate. No person can understand the hole in your heart that will never be filled and when the memories flood in and you cry at awkward times. I have lost my youngest daughter at age 26 and I know it will not be easy to go on, time does'nt heal, you will learn to go on but the hole remains, no holiday will ever be the same, no family gathering will be the same but with strong faith and God's help you will get through. God answered one of my cries for help one night and sent me to the Bible to read Ecclesiastes 3. It has brought me comfort and I pray it will help you too. May God bless you all and provide comfort and strength through these difficult times.

January 2, 2010

we are sorry to hear this very sad news. Valerie and family, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy Parkin-Bashizi, Vision Rehabilitation Services, Smyrna, Ga.

January 1, 2010

Dear Val, Andy and Barbara,
I don't have the words to say how terrribly sorry I am for your loss. Brian was an wonderful friend and neighbor, I will miss him very much. Please know you are all in my prayers and if there is anything at all that I can do for you, please don't hesitate to call. God Bless all of you.
Bill Sullivan

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