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Laurence William Leighton
Born: 6/6/1946
Died: 2/6/2024
Age: 77
Community: Higgins Lake, MI
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Laurence William Leighton, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Munson Medical Center. Larry was born June 6, 1946, son of Laurence and Paisley (Grauman) Leighton in Oceanside, California. He leaves his wife, Kimberley Leighton; son, Brandon (Shannon) Leighton; stepdaughter, Kelly McMillan (boyfriend Travis Lamming); 7 grandchildren, Lilli, Rylee, Landon, Jack, Brooklyn, Jane, Braxton; sister-in-law, Janet (Art) Budreau; special cousin, Tyne Hyslop and many beloved cousins and friends. Laurence was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Christopher Leighton and his brother, Robert Leighton. Laurence attended High School at Flushing graduating in 1965, he served in the US Marines in Vietnam when returning home in 1969 he attended Western Michigan University. Laurence married Kimberley (Morgan) on February 13, 1988, in Flushing, sharing 36 years of cherished memories. He worked for Buick as a robotics electrician retiring in 1999 also for Chrysler in Sterling Heights retiring in 2009, moving to Higgins Lake with Kimberley to enjoy their retirement. Laurence was an avid sailor, which eventually led to his serving the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was caring and invested in his community, always networking to help others. He enjoyed family and friends and he was fun loving and always an excellent conversationalist. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, neighbors, and close friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from 11 AM until time of service at 1PM at Dryer Funeral Home, 101 First St. Holly, officiated by Pastor Ed Pedley. Immediately followed with Military Honors at Great Lakes National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you can make memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Dryer Funeral Home
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2/14/2024 |
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11:00 AM |
| A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from 11 AM until time of service at 1PM at Dryer Funeral Home, 101 First St. Holly |
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| Funeral Service |
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2/14/2024 |
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1:00 PM |
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Dryer Funeral Home
101 First St.
Holly, MI 48442Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor Ed Pedley |
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