It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elmer Leighton Jr. of Springfield, Tennessee, who passed away on February 19, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Elmer Tamble Leighton Sr. and Louise Leighton; his daughter Tina Louise Leighton; his brother William Leighton; and his grandson Jakob Alexander Leighton.

He is survived by : his wife Regina Groves Leighton; his sons, Elmer Tamble Leighton III (Laura) and Christopher Josh Leighton (Lynne); his son-in-law Carl Tim Leighton; his siblings, Kay True (Charles), Carol Highsmith (Bobby) and Josh Leighton (Nancy); and his grandchildren, Kevin, Shelby, Brooke, Nikki, Tamble IV, Christopher, Josh and Ashlyn. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anderson & Garrett Funeral Home