Albert "Al" L. Leight Obituary (1943 - 2020)

Albert "Al" L. Leight age 76 of Heyworth, IL passed away at 9:05 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his residence. He was cremated. A private family graveside service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, IL. It has been requested that family and friends where a face mask and practice social distancing at the cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Jim Warren will be officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to First Christian Church, Bloomington, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Al was born November 2, 1943 in Charleston, IL the son of Albert C and Mary Webb Leight.He married Beverly Diane Sharp of Greenup on August 7, 1966 in Hazel Dell, IL. She survives. They enjoyed a loving marriage for 53 years. Also surviving his 2 children, Jim (Margaret ) Leight, Torrance, CA, Anissa (Jeff) Foster, Geneva, IL, , grandchildren, Samantha Foster, Geneva, IL, Samuel Leight, Torrance, CA, and his sister, Vanessa (George) Shriver, Mountain Home, AR. Al is preceded in death by his parents. Al graduated from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL in 1966. He served his country in the Indiana Air National Guard. He worked for Country Companies, Bloomington, IL for over 30 years until his retirement in 2002. He was a faithful member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Bloomington, IL. He felt honored to be called to serve the Church family as an Elder. Al loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed sharing the fruits of his garden labors with others. Al will be missed by his many family, friends, and neighbors. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com