Capt. Scott A. Leigh Obituary (1960 - 2021)

Capt. Scott A. Leigh, a United Airlines Pilot for over 31 years, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. Scott was born February 11, 1960 in Arlington, Virginia to parents Roger Leigh and Sonjo Zollars Leigh (Cronson). Springfield, Illinois became his home at an early age, graduating from Southeast High School in 1978. The path in his life always led to his flair and love for flying and at the age of 14 years, he attained his Ground School Degree. He graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL with his Pilot's License, as well as Flight Instructor's License and Marketing Degree. While in college he was the pilot for National Geographic to film the migratory path of geese into the Yukon. Scott was pilot for the State of Illinois before joining United Airlines which resulted in 31 years as Captain. Scott could light up a room with his smile, warmth and love for people. Helping others made him the happiest, and he did that to the fullest all of his life. Scott's strong faith in the Lord and his belief in prayer gave him the strength to not give up ever walking or especially flying again. He pursued rehab endlessly but the transverse myelitis he was struck with in 2018 took its toll. Scott married Marlinda Morales in 2017 and has a step-daughter Miah Morales. He leaves his mother Sonjo Cronson of Pensacola, FL and many cousins. May that last flight into the white clouds and beyond bring him peace. Funeral services for Scott will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July, 15, 2021 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL with Ron Otto officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 also at the funeral home. Burial at New Union Cemetery will follow the service. Memorials may be made in Scott's name to Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center in Baltimore, MD or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.