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Vaughn Leighty Obituary

LEIGHTY Vaughn A. Vaughn A. Leighty, age 52, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at home surrounded by his loving family. Vaughn was born on January 6, 1955, in Fairview Park, OH, to Jackson and Mona (Roberts) Leighty. He was employed as Post Commander of security for National City Bank for 15 years. A 1983 graduate of Clear Creek Baptist College in Pineville, KY, Vaughn was an ordained Southern Baptist Minister who served several churches in Tennessee and Kentucky. Vaughn loved his church work, whether preaching, teaching, or singing. He also enjoyed westerns and comedies, and was an avid Oakland Raiders fan. Upon retiring, he was able to fulfill a childhood ambition of researching and collecting coins. In addition to his loving wife of 29 years (married May 13, 1978), Ruth (Burkett) Leighty, Vaughn's survivors include his son, Christopher Leighty; mother, Mona Leighty of Central City, PA; brother, George (Debbie) Leighty of Brunswick, OH and sisters, Jaqueline Nieves of Central City, PA and Lisa Lee of Nanty Glo, PA. He was preceded in death by his father, Jackson and brother, Keith Leighty. A memorial service for Vaughn will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at 4 p.m. in Suder Avenue Baptist Church, 7520 Suder Ave., Erie, MI 48133, with Pastor John Fultz presiding. Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Northwest OH, 30,000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551. Please view and offer online condolences at www.sujkowski.com

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Published by The Blade on Nov. 17, 2007.

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Sherry Jones

December 4, 2007

I also worked at the National City Bank Building, Vaughn was truly sent from heaven! God used him truly as a vessel to touch so many peoples lives! I am blessed for the time I did get with Vaughn.

He will be missed! But we know he is dancing and singing on the Streets Paved in Gold......

Mary Thomas

November 19, 2007

The Leighty family is in my thoughts and prayers. May they get comfort from other family members and friends.

Nanci Shufritz

November 17, 2007

My deepest sympathies go out to Ruth and the Leighty family. I was one of the many people at National City bank who would see Vaughn nearly every day. He never failed to say something to lift my spirits and make the day a little brighter. He was always a person to go to for conversation,advice, or a little humor! I (along with very many others)will never forget him and hope he is now pain free and looking down on us from the place he always anticipated going to!

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