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Jerry Leigh Obituary
Nov 8, 1945 - Dec 7, 2024
Norwalk
Jerry G. Leigh, 79, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 8, 1945, in Cleveland, to the late Fred and Willa (Tenney) Leigh. He worked for over 40 years at Ford Motor Co. in Sandusky, where he was friends with all his co-workers. He was an avid clock collector, attended garage sales to find treasures, owned hot rods, and enjoyed modified cars the most. He enjoyed going to the drag strip and was a muscle car enthusiast. He especially enjoyed time with his family, listening to bluegrass, going for car rides and looking for deer. He was a devout Christian and attended Foundation Church in Norwalk, and since retirement, he has attended Thursday's ROMEO Club (retired old men eating out). He was a lifetime baseball devotee, especially with Cleveland Indians (Guardians).
He is survived by his children, Lori (John) Flannery of Milan, Suzanne "Suzi" Leigh of Milan, and J. Scott (Heddy) Leigh of Elkhart, Indiana; their mom, Jennifer; companion of 15 years, Virginia "Ginnie" Robson of Greenwich; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one on the way; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Sylvia Timman, Dana Leigh and Barbara "Barb" Werner.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the funeral home, with Jeff Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Southern Care Hospice, 9501 Milan Road, Suite 2, Milan, OH 44846.
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Mark P Cullen
December 10, 2024
RIP Jerry It was a pleasure knowing you and working with you!!
Gordon & Beverly Cring
December 10, 2024
So sorry to see Jerry has passed away. We are friends, but are in Arizona to see our grandson graduate from ems, medical class in the Air Force, leaves Sat to go back to Japan. Gordon worked many of those years with Jerry.
Tom Guba
December 10, 2024
I worked with Jerry for 40 yrs. I will always remember that smile on his face. RIP Jerry.
Linda Rae Schenk
December 9, 2024
So sorry Suzi to learn of your father's passing. May the following verse be of comfort to you and your family during this difficult time. As a man of faith, this is what he must have experienced. What must it be to step on shore and find it-HEAVEN;
To take hold of a hand and find it-GOD´S HAND;
To breathe new air and find it-CELESTIAL AIR;
To feel invigorated, and find it-IMMORTALITY;
To sail from the care and turmoil of earth
To one unbroken calm;
To land there and find it-GLORY.
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