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Renée
April 17, 2025
Great football player
Yvette Joy Leigh
August 25, 2021
REST PEACEFULLY IN GOD'S LOVING ARMS DADDY
kaywon Leigh-kennedy
December 15, 2015
You'll be with me always
Patte Livingston
November 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Tinky Leigh..
Ramona Judkins
April 26, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
LAURIE ROGERS
October 30, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINK..THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND SCHOOL #6 AND AHS.. I HAVE MANY FUNNY MEMORIES OF YOU AND MARIE.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!
Laurie (DOLORES) ROGERS XOXO
Jun,Alkareem,Joyce Clark/Love
October 30, 2008
precious memories
Sherrell Lavone Leigh
October 30, 2008
Daddy,
you are so very missed I can't believe your gone you were the best
father that a daughter could ask for and being the oldest and first I
always felt we had this special bond like you would say this is my
first born baby I cherish all the good times we had and those laughs we
had you would always have that smile I keep that smile with me everyday
that god gives me breath hold my spot so when I get there I'll be with
you and the rest of the family that has went on home LOVE YOU ALWAYS
DADDY R. I. P. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Your Oldest Daughter
Mr.Mrs John E Black
October 30, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Mike Signer
October 30, 2008
1977 - as a freshman at AHS, my dad "encouraged" me to become equipment manager for the varsity football team - my first day a bunch of the players (my brother included) were picking on me before practice, when one of the assistant coaches broke up their fun and games and made them all run extra laps before practice - that man was Charlie Leigh, and I didn't need an introduction, since I was and still am a diehard Dolphin fan. I didn't know how to thank him, and kept calling him "Mr Leigh" so much that he took me aside and told me "when no one else can hear, you call me Charlie". We spent most of that season tossing the ball around during practice, which for me is still one of my favorite memories of high school. A great man and surely missed by all who loved him - keep him in your hearts and his memory will always shine bright
carla leigh
January 8, 2008
Daddy you don`t know how much Imiss you Ithink about you everyday and night how we use to sit on the back deck and cook on the grill and fight those misquitoes off us and worry about was mommie coming (smile) Iknow we will see each other again laugh in God's heavenly world! so Iwant to say I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DADDY! love carla"poo"
dayquana, Ashayia, Shareiff, CharlesIII, Shardayia, A'jaye,Kaywon,I'ndia, zephaniah, De'Andre, DeverrenJr, Jolisa
October 26, 2007
Grandpa we really miss you can't believe it's been a year already We can still remember when you always had that smile on your face when we came walking through the door and shaking your head saying here's my favorite crew the GRANDS rest in peace grandpa
The Grandchildren
zoe Marsh-Leigh
October 26, 2007
Dear daddy It's been a year and its been hard but anna,mommmy, and we made it. Not a day goes by without me thinking about you, I wish the famil could get along but you already know how that goes, all I can do is shake my head like you you use to do. I miss you so much please look over Anna and I
your daughter Zoe
Sherrell leigh
October 26, 2007
daddy I miss you so much words cannot express the way I feel your were the best dad, friend, protector, that any daughter could ask for rest in peace and I'll see you on the other side
Your oldest
Daughter
Sherrell Lavone
Leigh
BARBARA SHARPE-O'NEAL
January 3, 2007
TO MARIE AND FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN OF TINKYS DEATH. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS SORROWFUL TIME. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.
Marilyn Hawkins
December 17, 2006
To Charlie,Sherrell,Mrs. Leigh & family. I am so,so sorry to hear about your loss, father & husband. Words couldnt express. I just got the news today. I have your family in my prayers. I miss you guys a lot!! Charlie I ask about you all the time.. Take care of Mama, she'll need it!! I love you all, You & your family to me, was just like my family. I'll never forget Charlie when you were there for me when my grandmother passed. Sorry I couldnt be with you!! I love you all. With our DEEPEST SYMPATHY. Marilyn,Lavern,Paris & Sydni
Rhodell (Rudy) Richardson
December 14, 2006
Tinky was a hero to all on the in Albany
He impacted me a great deal.Tinky was a real man. He made me a better person. His sprit will always be with me.The Leigh family will always be in my heart and prayers.
Melanie Holcomb
November 28, 2006
Sherrell & Family,
So sorry for the loss of your father. May God be with you and your kids, your mom, Carla and your brothers. Sorry I could not be there for the service.
Melanie & Sons
November 19, 2006
My deepest condolences to the family of "Tink" was a son of Arbor Hill ..to the bone! No matter where you've been or what you went thru he never judged you and treated you the same. I recall the good old days when we all used to hang out on Swan Street and watch him and other guys play pool. He was a very generous human being and I hope that, as he is resting in peace that his family will also find the same. He will be deeply missed. God bless you ALL...Linda Moore AKA "BONES"
Raymond Turner
November 16, 2006
To the entire Leigh family,deep condolence to you all.Raymond you me and my brother school#7,Kooter
and i peach&plum,Bro i always had
relationships with these brothers you all were like blood brothers to me&Larry.Tinky was our HERO.MR.&
MRS.Leigh was our parents away from home.Much respect for this family.
Tabby always you are in my prayers
and thoughts.Tinky thank you for showing how to love ARBOR HILL.Not
only could Tink play football he also was very good in basketball and a very good pool shooter/SWAN STREET POOL ROOM.Those were the days we all looked out for each other.Mrs.Leigh God Bless you&the family.Much Love Raymond&Family
On behalf of the entire Townsend and Haynes family
November 11, 2006
To the Leigh and Willingham Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one.
Mr. Leigh (Tinky) was a respected member, and a feather in the cap of the Albany Community. He was also a long-time dear friend of my Uncles Osborne Haynes and Sam Jones. He will be missed for his smile, his kind and encouraging words, and the friendship he gave so freely to many.
Be comforted in the knowing that the Creator keeps ALL promises.
May He that gives life and love so abundantly, continue to bless you all affectionately during this difficult time of sorrow and loss.
With Sympathy,
Gay Townsend-Jones
Marilyn (Coleman) Wilson
November 10, 2006
Marie, I'm so sorry to hear about Tinker, Please except my condolences. Please stay strong and know he is in a better place. Old Classmate Marilyn (Coleman) Wilson
Carolyn
November 7, 2006
Rest on "Tinky"
You've run the race, You've finished your course. Now, there's a place for you on high.
See you later~~~~
She'ree (Ward) Benton
November 7, 2006
I'd like to send my most sincere condolences to the Leigh Family. I can remember parties at the Leigh house while we were in high school. Charlie(II), I know you'll be strong for your family and take care of your Mom. My prayers are with you all.
Sonia Tanksley
November 7, 2006
Charlie -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sonia M. Tanksley and Family
bruce atkin
November 7, 2006
marie and family, i just want to say that "tink" was a true gentlemanand it was a great time in my life to know a man like him. i will miss him. our thoughts and prayers are with you Bruce and Marna Atkin
Brian Daley
November 6, 2006
As a member of the Albany High J.V. during Charlies reign as King of Football[at least to me]I was lucky enough tobe kicked up to Varsity for the last few games of Charlies final season.I almost tackled him once in a scrimmage but like most defenders was only succesful in slowing him down a little.He was a man among boys a joy to know and a thrill to watch.God Bless you Charlie rest in peace.
Peggy Hall
November 6, 2006
Marie & the Leigh Family
I've been trying to write this message to you since I heard about Tinky's passing. First, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy & sorrow for your loss. I too was one of those kids in Arbor Hill on Swan St. I had to write this because I have a story to tell that you all may or may not know about.
Several years ago, I along with some of the other kids in the neighborhood was at Lincoln Park.
Being young and naive, I allowed some of them to talk me into letting them take me out into the deeper part of the pool. After geing out there, I began to panick, grapping onto all those around or near me because I knew I was going to drown. The people I was with fearing for their own lives were going to let me go under which I did several times. Tinky somehow saw what was going on and came to my rescue. To this day, I remember Tinky saving my life. Tinky will forever be my Superman and hero and he will be sorely missed. To know him was to love him because of the kind of person he was. I will never forget him and the beautiful and genuine smile he always had when he saw you no matter how long it might have been since the last time he saw you. Love Ya, Peggy (Johnakin) Hall
Allison Williams-Banks
November 6, 2006
To, Uncle Tinky The Day I left for New Jersey is the Day you left us.I guess God knew what I could handle. Say Hello to my Boy if you see him tell him I love him and miss him. I'm gonna miss you when I go to the house and your not there.Even though you were soft spoken, you always made me speak up especailly when I tried to act shy and you new me since I was little and sneaky and getting into trouble.While I was in New Jersey working at the craft show this is what I do. I met a man who had been painting Football pictures of different teams. I asked him where are the Miami Dolphins at he said I don't have them he said not with him, he said they wee at home I said oh, you must have my Uncle in it he said what year I said 1972. He said no, I was mad I said well My Uncle was a Legend then you don't have nothing, and I walked away. He made me mad, To My Aunt Marie and Cousins, Sherrell, Charlie and Carla, Deveren I love you all very much, because you have always showed me nothing but love. My Uncle was always so soft spoken but I always felt love around all of you, and you can rest a sure
that Uncle Tinky is resting in
peace and I just want you to know that I'm always thinking and praying for you. You all were there for me when I needed you and I will be forever greatful to you. Aunt Burnie, if you ever need anything just call me. You know if I have transportation I'll be there. And Sherrell, Carla, and Charlie, and Deveren I'm just a phone call away. You are my cousins but more like Big Sisters and Brothers to me. You all have so much strenghth, my Uncle Tinky was a true Champion and on that Day his family showed Courage, Strenghth, and most of all you stood together as a team and held each other together, so his job was done, and his family can know that he would be proud of how they handled themselves. I love you, Haneefa
FRANK CANGEMI
November 5, 2006
TO the Leigh Family,
My deepest sympathy.I have a lot of great memories of Tinky and my childhood together,he will always be missed. Our softball days with
Mt.Olive church were great times together.You're all in my thoughts,
Paesan Frank Cangemi.
Anita Harpe
November 5, 2006
Marie, Sherell, Charlie, Carla: A Golden heart stopped beating; Hard working hands are now at rest; God broke your hearts to let you know that he only takes away the Best. My family and I would like to extend our condolences to you and your family, and remember to always keep God first, he'll see you through. We'll miss you Tink!
Mary Kornegay, Fred Anderson & Family
Patricia McGarry Audi
November 4, 2006
To the Leigh Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of Tinky. I went to Albany High School with him and remember cheering on the team as he led us to victory. He was a very nice young man in school. After graduation, I never followed sports so was unaware of his successful football career. I found out about his death the evening of his service at the Palace theatre. Had I known about it before hand, you can be sure I would have been there to honor who I knew as a kind, gentle young high school football hero and who evidently became a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a very community minded adult. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia McGarry Audi (class of 1964)
Matthew Johnson
November 4, 2006
To the Leigh family, may GOD bless and keep you through these trying times. Everybody knew the Leigh family when we were growing up in Albany and always had the highest respect for Tinky,
Brenda May
November 3, 2006
Marie,
May the Lord who consoles the brokenhearted comfort you during this time of grief and loss.
Patte Livingston
November 3, 2006
To The Leigh Family, Im so sorry to hear of your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you all..May he rest in peace...
bruce atkin
November 3, 2006
Marie and Family, it was a honer to know "tink" for over 40 years. he was one class act i will always remember him. our prayers are with you. bruce and marna atkin albany high class of 69
Diane Sacco
November 3, 2006
November 3, 2006
To the Family of Charlie Leigh,
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to you for the lost of your husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and close friend.
I am sorry I am writing this at this time, but my sister from Albany just informed me of Charlie death.
My husband and I didn't know Charlie personally, but we went to the same school as he did. In fact I graduated with him from Albany High in 1965. We do remember how great of a football player he was and how he and the tema brought us to the championship against CBA and we won!!!!
We know what you are going through at this time, because we lost our son a year this month in Iraq. We understand how you feel and how deep the pain is.
Please be comforted in knowing that we will keep all of you in our prayers and with the Lords help, he will get you through this.
I know life will never be the same, but we all have memories to get by on.
With our deepest sympathy,
Bill and Diane Sacco
ROBERT HUGHES
November 3, 2006
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE LEIGH FAMILY
Jeffrey Nyman
November 2, 2006
Marie and family: From one of the twins: My heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time. Tinky was my idol when we were at AHS in the 60's, and I spent a wonderful and memorable evening in Albany a few years ago, reminiscing about old times with him and Pauly Surgick. He was a great athlete and a better person. We will miss him always.
Sabrina & Family
November 2, 2006
To Marie & Family;
My family would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Leigh. He will be sorely missed... His smile and tireless sense of humor will be unforgettable... May God give you the strength and courage to continue life's journey, and cherish every fond memory that was brought to this union.. WE LOVE YOU!!!
mary alice montgomery-guthrie
November 2, 2006
to marie and family our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. tink was a great guy will be truly missed by all.may god bless.sincerely the montgomery, guthrie, hooksand ayers families
November 2, 2006
May Charlie's quiet strength help you in your hour of loss. I played in the Colonie Senior Basketball League with Charlie, and we were all privileged to know him. He was a true gentleman.
Steve Steinhardt (Albany)
VALERIE DARE
November 2, 2006
To the family of Charles (Tinky) Leigh.I'm so sorry for your lost please except my deepest sympathy. Tinky was always a gentleman and pleasant to be around; He also would give a helping hand when ever he could. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. May God Bless You All.
Valerie Dare and family
david judkins
November 2, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ramona Judkins/Woodard
November 2, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JOHNNY WILLIAMS
November 2, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Coluccio
November 2, 2006
Mrs Leigh & Family, I'm very sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. I was one of his teammates in the Colonie Senior Basketball League. I considered Charlie a close friend and had many laughs together. I'm going to miss him. My sincere condolences to the Leigh Family. God Bless You Charlie.
Honey Courtwright-Izard
November 2, 2006
Marie and Family I am sorry for your lost,my prayers are with you. We know that God never makes mistake. So take comfort in knowing that this too is a part of His devine plan for Tinky's life.
Family find peace and comfort in the Lord and in the memories of Tinky and may the rich blessings of God come upon you and over take you.
There is peace and safty in the Love of God.
Elizabeth Lacy-Claudio
November 1, 2006
To Marie and Family,
My deepest sympathy to the family, your in mp prayer.
James (Sonny) Caldwell
November 1, 2006
To The Leigh Family,,I am so sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts and prayers....
Peggy Martin-Crenshaw
November 1, 2006
To the Leigh Family: I was very sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless and keep your family strong.
AHS member Class of 1967
November 1, 2006
As an old graduate of Albany High, everyone knew the name of Tink Leigh. He made the "old" Albany High what it was in those days... he will never be forgotten.
May God's grace be upon your family at this difficult time.
November 1, 2006
Alvin Henderson
THE THOMPSON FAMILY
November 1, 2006
To The Leigh family out deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you.
Allen D. & Yvonne M. Martin
November 1, 2006
To Marie & Family We are deeply sorrowed by the passing of Charlie(TINKY). May GOD BLESS and continue to comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Wekszner
November 1, 2006
Marie & family,my condolences to you all in the passing of your hubby & dad,he is no longer suffering and is now in GOD'S HANDS.
From C.J.Wekszner
Bill May
November 1, 2006
May you rest in peace. You will always be loved and remembered
SHIRLEY WARD
November 1, 2006
MY CONDOLENSE TO THE FAMILY. AN
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THIS TIME
OF SORROW.
TOM & JEAN ROBINSON
Dawn Churchill
November 1, 2006
Dear Leigh Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
The Churchill Family
Randy Treece
November 1, 2006
Tinkie:
You were the embodiment of a physically endowed, well rounded, athlete who dared to be great and won. Many of your peers marveled at your athletic prowess and feats. However, there are more who relish your warm and kind spirit, your humility and your friendship. You reached out to all and won many friends in return.
To the family, your community knows that your grief is heavy but please cherish our thoughts of sympathy and our tribute to one of Albany's great son.
Tinkie, we will miss you.
nereida guthrie
November 1, 2006
To the family of Tinky - Hold to God's unchanging hand and he will bring you through your pain and sorrow. Keeping the family in prayer.
Louie Boston
November 1, 2006
To the Leigh Family,
I was privledge to play football with Charlie when he was in eighth grade and I was a junior in High School. I knew then he was different with special gifts. My prayers to the family and to his sister Dorthy Jean who I grew up with.
In God's love the family will be comforted knowing Charlie has a special place in His House.
Sincerely,
Louis J. Boston & Family
November 1, 2006
Marie, Sherelle, Charlie, Carla, and Deveron truly my heart goes out to you in your time of bereavement. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY cometh in the morning. Keep your hand in GOD's hand.
Much Love and Prayer for you and your family.
Fanny Shepard-McCall and Family
Abbie L. Brace
October 31, 2006
To Marie and Children,
Words could never express the feeling of loss many share with you in the passing of Charlie. Please allow yourself to find comfort in the prayers and thoughts of those who are grieving your loss with you.
Trust in God as he prepares your comfort.
Love
Abbie Lee Brace
and Family
Maureen Cardone
October 31, 2006
Sherell,
I can still remember you in the "lab" talking about your Dad and what a great man he was and how he played pro football. Your pride, so deep in your heart, I will never forget. My deepest sympathies to you and all your family. Peace.
Maureen Cardone
George & Alex Brinson
October 31, 2006
Marie & Family, We send our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. May God bless always.
Carolyn Hughes-LaVeau
October 31, 2006
Dear Marie,
This yours and Tink old schoolmate, I am so sad to know that he gone to rest in the bomsom of the Lord. May God keep you and your family together and my God Bless you and your family, and may he allway be with you.
Love,
Carolyn j. Hughes-LaVeau
Ernestine Gates
October 31, 2006
To Marie & Family:
My Parys are with you in your
time of sorrow.
Natalie Anderson-Ojegba & Family
October 31, 2006
Mrs. Marie, Charlie Jr. and family, my prayers are with you all at your moment of grief. You all had a great FATHER, GOD bless you all and keep you strong forever.
Blessings!
SiS
October 31, 2006
With my deepest sympathy for all the leigh family, you are in my prayers with love.
Twinkle Simmons
October 31, 2006
Charlie,Sherell,Carla
Iam so sorry to hear about the passing of your father he was a great man hold on to all of your memories.
joevonne brace
October 31, 2006
Mother Leigh, Sherelle, Charlie, Carla, Deveron and Patrick...please be encouraged and GOD is so in control and you may not get over it but you will get through this...in GOD's word you can do all things through Christ that strengthens you Phil 4:13...know that you are my prayers
I love all of you and you know I will be here for you
Sister Joevonne Brace
Wilborn Temple Hospitality
Shirley Maguire
October 31, 2006
To Marie and Family
We have good memories of the years we lived near each other. Charlie and my father, Pete Morawski, worked together and whenever Charlie saw my dad he made sure he'd say..hello. May your memories and all our prayers sustain you all.
Love, Shirley and Charlie Maguire
Celinda Okwuosa
October 31, 2006
Dear Marie and family,
I am deeply sorrowed by the passing of your husband. Marie you recently reminded me of the Bible I gave you when we worked together at DSS. Always remember that there is strength and fulness of joy in the Word of God and God can and will sustain you in this time. Keep God's words in your heart and you will know peace that surpasses men's understanding. I love you and appreciate your friendship. I will also miss seeing Tinky at our local price chopper although when I spoke to him he always looked at me like he didn't know who I was. Then I would ask him if he knew me he would say yeah and I would remind him that I was your friend and asked that he tell you hi. Marie, you are in my prayers, call me if you need me 464-0236. Your friend Celinda Okwuosa
October 31, 2006
To Zoe & Anna
Sorry to hear about the lost of your father. Tinky was a good man & I know that you will miss him.
morriscenia owens
October 31, 2006
To the Leigh family,may the lord continue to guide you on this journey. With my deepest sympathy.
sabrina young
October 31, 2006
Charlie, Marie and family,
I am so sorry of your lost and just is letting you know that you are definitely in my thoughts. You know if there is anything at this time or in the future please let me know. Charlie you know I here for you love you all.
Sabrina
Lynnette Moore
October 31, 2006
May you rest in peace and God Bless.
Lynnette Moore and Family
James E Chandler
October 31, 2006
My condolences to the family,May God be your strength and comfort.Rest in Peace,my brother and you were just like a big brother to me. Always remembered and never forgotten!
Lynnette Moore
October 31, 2006
Lynnette Moore and Family
Carol Davis
October 31, 2006
Dear Marie,
What an impression you and Charlie made on everyone. You were both so kind and so generous with your smiles and laughter. I worked for your children's pediatrician when Charlie was with the Dolphins, and was always happy to see you when you came in to the office. Remember that weeping and sorrow may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning. We must remember to rejoice in the homegoing of this wonderful saint!
Peace to you, the children and the entire family now and always,
Sugarbear Johnson
October 31, 2006
Tinky, you were a good friend and I'll miss you.
October 31, 2006
To my family,
I'm sorry to hear of uncle (Tinky) passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy to all of you. I know this will not be easy at all to get through so please take it one day at a time & know that god will ease your pain as time goes on. Family we will never get over losing our love ones lord know it's tough & hopefully, one day your heart won't be as heavy as it is now. I'll always keep you in my prayers.
Love always your cousin's Peace'sah & Mah'Lesah
Mike Warner
October 31, 2006
Tink --
You were a great team mate at AHS and a good friend too. We had lots of fun, both on the field and on the Hill. Rest in peace, my friend.
Muggs
Morton Brinson
October 31, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Tatum Family
October 31, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Colleen Robideau
October 31, 2006
Dear Leigh Family:
Although we do not know each other, I wanted to share this with you. Myself, my sister, my son and niece met Mr. Leigh this summer at Saratoga Race tracks NFL day. My son(age7)and niece(age8) stood for hours waiting to have their footballs signed, only to have the line cut in front of us. They walked sadly by the NFL players to the end where Mr. Leigh was, he noticed them and allowed them to come under the rope and signed their footballs. He reckonized my sons pop warner Cannoneer jersey as local and told him Watervliet grows them big and he had great stature for a football player to keep doing his best and gave a sweet kiss to my niece. His display of kindness and sparkle in his eye definately showed what a wonderful man he was. Please accept our sympathies.
Colleen & Darleen Robideau, David Quell Jr. and Deondra Davis
Doug Crusan
October 31, 2006
Charlie will be remembered by us with great fondness. May the Leigh family find strength in the warm, wonderful memories they have of the time that Charlie graced their lives.
May God Bless.
With heavy hearts,
Doug and Dianne Crusan
1972 Miami Dolphins
Dr. Rhonda Franklin- Ferguson
October 31, 2006
To Mrs. Leigh, Charlie,Sherell, Carla.
I send my sympathy, love and prayers to you all. It has been years since we've seen each other. However, I have nothing but good memories of us all growing up in Mt. Olive and singing in the choir (Reach Beyond the Break). Mr. Charlie (Sr.) was always a "cool, down to earth" man.
I pray that God grants you the peace that only He can give (Philippians 4). Only God can get you through the days ahead. After losing my father, Deacon Franklin, I KNOW that ONLY God can walk you through the grief. When the visiting and the phone calls slows down, it will be GOD standing there, ready to comfort you.
I am honored to have known Mr. Charlie.
Continue to look to the hills from whence cometh your help. Your help comes from the Lord. God bless and much love to you all.
Rhonda
Jerome Brewer
October 30, 2006
Marie and Family,
It is hard to put into words the loss of a classmate,teammate and good friend,but God has a way of washing away our tears and healing our pain that we can't explain. Knowing that he loves us and will comfort us in our time of need,and brings us a joy that no man can bring.May God bless and continue to comfort you.
Jerome Brewer,Atlanta,Ga Class of 65
Elwyn Crawford
October 30, 2006
With deepest sympathy to the family and all his friends and associates. He will surely be missed and highly remembered.
Bob Lundy
October 30, 2006
May God keep you during this difficult time. Our Prayers are with you all.
Monte Clark
October 30, 2006
I respected Charlie when we played together and recommended we get him in Miami.He had a lot of talent, he worked hard, knew what to do, and did it all with that rye smile of his.He did his job quitely--a pro!God Bless the family. He was special to me. Monte Clark
David Johnson
October 30, 2006
my deepest sympathy to you Marie and the Leigh family.Tinky will be missed.I grew up with him.Played football at the High. It's true he was humble.He was a Superstar in by book.My God bless.
George3x aka Judge Warner
October 30, 2006
As-Salaam Aliakum,
May the peace and blessings of Almighty God ALLAH be with the Leigh Family. We played football and basketball against each other(Albany High vs Philip Schuyler) some classic match-ups, Tinky is one of the best. He used to stop by my job in Schenectady to shop and chat a little about the old days. May Brother Charles rest in the peace that God brings.
FCH
October 30, 2006
Prayers and peace to a good man.
Sarah McClure-Brown
October 30, 2006
We lived around the block from you and Deverren and my brother are friends. You're family is in my thoughts and prayers
Freddie Fields
October 30, 2006
God bless the Leigh family in their time of sorrow. Tinky was a remarkable and gifted individual. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Frank DeNucci
October 30, 2006
We were just a bunch of kids running around in the Livingston Avenue Boy’s Club back in the 1960's. We would go to the Albany High games at Bleeker Stadium and watch his awesome running style. Later at the Boy’s Club, my brother Peter(A Miami Fan) and I (along with the rest of the club members) watched with great pride as our boy Tinky worked his magic ON TELEVISION playing in the NFL! Crowded in the club’s tv room we were so proud! A few years back, I spotted Raymond(Duggan) and Charles(wearing his Miami jacket of course!) walking through Crossgates mall. I pulled up behind them and said “Isn’t that Tinky Leigh of the 17 and 0 Miami Dolphins” They turned around wondering who could have spotted them! We had a nice chat. A great and humble man and an inspiration to us all. With great sadness our brother has passed into the hands of the Lord. May he breathe in eternity the sweet air of God’s paradise. My deepest sympathies to all of his family and loved ones. God bless! I will never forget him.
Frank and Peter DeNuicci.
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