Donald C. Leighton

Donald C. Leighton age 81 died at his home in Grants Pass, May 5, 2017.

The Leighton family moved to Grants Pass in 1972 in what was then a rural setting on Allen Creek Rd where they reared their family of 4 children. Don owned a body shop in Sunnyvale, CA and continued to work at that trade in Medford, OR until he retired in 1984. He was a “car guy” and loved to build, repair and drive cars. Don was outgoing and had a great sense of humor. He loved his family and God and after retirement served a mission for his church along with his wife.

He is survived by his wife Geri and two of his sons, Charlie and Darren, one daughter, Donna Kay, 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. His eldest son, Kenneth, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held May 12, 2017 at 10:30am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1969 Williams Hwy.