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James "Jimmy" B.
James "Jimmy" B. Leighton, 56, of Temperance, MI, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, in the VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI. Born September 4, 1957, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Raymond E. and Natalie J. (Leighton) Wahl. A 1975 graduate of Bedford High School, he then served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a Fire Protection Specialist. Jimmy was a car salesman for various dealers in the Toledo and Akron, OH area. Previously he worked for Scholz Homes, Inc. He was a member of Lambertville United Methodist Church, Eagles, F.O.E., 197 and V.F.W., 514, Ida.
He is survived by his loving children. Christy Lee (Brent) Szymanski, Laura Lee Leighton, and Natasha Marie Hawkins; loving companion, Kathy Gween; mother, Natalie J. Wahl; brothers, Raymond and David Leighton, Richard (Mary) Wahl and Jack (Kathie) Wahl; 5 grandchildren, Jocelyn, Joey, Molly, Jaxson and Jacoby, and many nieces and nephews. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Raymond E. Leighton; stepdad, Robert H. Wahl; sister, Kathy Maher, and brother, Robert H. Wahl Jr.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Reverend Thomas Zimmerman, officiating. Interment will follow at Bedford Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Lambertville United Methodist Church.
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Terry Frampton
November 17, 2020
I often wondered what happened to Jim over the years, back to the day when I met him when we sold cars together in 1990. We had family ties from prior years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and especially to his daughters whom I met when they were little. So sorry to see you go my friend.
Julie Harris
September 4, 2014
So very sorry for your loss.
Brian & Holly Wahl
September 3, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to all. We are praying for your comfort in this time of sorrow.
Brad McAdam
September 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Leighton/Wahl family. Jimmy was a good friend and he will be missed.
Brad McAdam
Claudia Ruedisueli
September 2, 2014
My condolences to the Leighton and Wahl families. God bless Jimmie and all of you too!
Coast Guard Investigative Service
September 2, 2014
Our condolences to the Leighton and Wahl family.
September 2, 2014
Always sad when you lose a school mate. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Margie Melchoir-Burley
Ellen Lukens
September 2, 2014
So sad to hear this about Jim. My prayers are with his family at this time. May God comfort them. Rest in peace Jim.
Michelle Turner-Wilson
September 2, 2014
Jimmie may you rest in peace. We had alot of good times together and I will cherish those memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time and the days ahead.
Jennifer Cecere (Dressel)
September 2, 2014
Sending love and prayers your way. My heart is heavy. Rest in Peace my friend.
Jennifer Cecere (Dressel)
September 2, 2014
Sending love and prayers your way. My heart is heavy. Rest in Peace my friend.
Bunny Ballard-Mathis
September 2, 2014
Rest with the angels Jim and peace always be with you
Heidi Giesel George
September 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Jims family. May he rest in peace. Blessings and prayers for you all.
Claudia and Dotty Sauer
September 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Leighton and Wahl families.
sandi brymer
August 31, 2014
With depeest sympathy and keeping your family in our prayers. Bonnie Martin, Sandi (Martin) Brymer
Jillian Hauser
August 31, 2014
RIP jim... may you find the peace your heart needs...and deserves! My condolences to his family... daughters and grand children.
Fred&Judy Bridge
August 31, 2014
So sorry to hear the news about Jimmy,our prayers to the family.
August 31, 2014
My condolences to the Leighton/Wahl family on Jim's passing. Bob Stockton
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