Robert “Bob” G. Leighton, 82, of Newark, passed away Friday.

He was born on Feb. 9, 1937, in Butler, to the late Gale and Amelia (Raabe) Leighton.

Bob proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Newark Air Force Base and from Boeing.

He was a long time member of NARFE, Central Ohio 4-Wheel Drive and of Labor Union IATSE. He was a member of Coachman and of Heath Church of Christ for over 50 years.

In his free time, Bob enjoyed camping and running lights and sound for Patty's Dance Studio and Joan Garett's Dance Art Studio.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois (Frazier) Leighton; his children, Robert Leighton, David Leighton, Pamela Leighton and Angela (Phil) Ernsberger; his grandchildren, Eric (Maggie) Leighton, Jackie (Jeremy) Aberegg, Tyler Ernsberger, Ally Ernsberger and Jacob Leighton; his great-grandchildren, Bentley, Bristol, Graham and Collin; and his siblings, Richard Leighton and Helen Reimer.

LEIGHTON — Family of Robert “Bob” G. Leighton, who died Friday, March 29, 2019, will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Brucker Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Street, Newark, OH 43055.A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday at Brucker Kishler Funeral Home. Services will be officiated by Pastor Dave Linn.Bob will be laid to rest privately at Oakwood Cemetery, Corning, Ohio.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heath Church of Christ, 1331 Chapel Way, Heath, OH 43056.To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com.