Mark Jay Leighty's Obituary
Mark Jay Leighty, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 6th in Tulsa, Oklahoma following a brief illness. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and he was the son of Frank M. Leighty, Jr. & Margaret Reid Leighty.He was a loving father and friend who will be remembered for making people laugh, cooking for large gatherings with his friends, and helping others who were down on their luck. He loved OU football and anything outdoors, including fishing and camping with his friends at the lake. You could always count on Mark to cheer you up and make you smile.He is survived by his brother, Bill Leighty; daughter, Jenna Laine: son, Jay T. Leighty, and his grandchildren who he loved dearly, Catie, Joey, and Zach Laine. He is predeceased by his mother and father.The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 9th 10:00 AM at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow. The family asks that no suits or black clothing be worn, it is preferred that you wear something from your favorite college sports team, a Hawaiian shirt, or anything you feel is comfortable.
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