Alex Leighton

Alexander John Leighton, known as 'Alex" to most, age 71, of Dallas Ga, passed away on April 18 2018 in Dallas, Ga. Alex was a lover of two things guns and cars. He was a US Vietnam Veteran. Proudly serving his country as a Electronics Tech 2 nd class in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1964-1968. He started out working for MercedesBenz in 1972-2014. He worked at MercedesBenz of St Charles - O'Fallon, Mo from June 2010 to August 2011 as a auto technician. From November 2010-June 2011 he worked as a auto technician in Lilburn Ga. Working his way up as a Shop Foreman for MercedesBenz in Albany, Ga from Aug 2011 to May 2014. Alex was a light hearted man with a sarcastic since of humor. He would do anything for you if you needed it, all you had to do was call. Alex will truly be missed by those who loved him. The family will be having a Celebration of life May 12, they will be receiving family and friends from 12-4 in Dallas Ga. There is no need to bring flowers a small donation would be welcome but not necessary, feel free to bring stories and pictures if you have them.
Survivors: Wife, Dorothy Crosby (Overcash) Leighton, Dallas, GA; Step Children, Karen Hall Lewis, Buford, GA and Donald Lee Overcash, Virginia Beach, VA; 6 Grandchildren