Larry Leahigh, 81, of Scipio died at 11:47 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus.
Funeral services were Monday, November 23, 2020, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Dale Boyd officiated. Burial was at Hayden Cemetery.
Mr. Leahigh graduated from Butlerville High School. He retired from Cummins Engine Company, Inc. after 39.5 years and was an avid IU sports fan. Mr. Leahigh enjoyed fishing and bowling in his spare time. Most of all, Mr. Leahigh loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and his dog.
Born March 5, 1939, in Jennings County, Mr. Leahigh was the son of Glen and Dorothy Poling Leahigh. He was united in marriage to Sundra Sage November 2, 1985, and she survives.
In addition to his wife, survivors include sons, Gary (Liz) Leahigh of Columbus, Ohio, Bruce (Vicky) Leahigh of Tampa, Florida, and Tim (Betty) Isley of Scipio; daughters, Michelle (John Beverly) McCas-land of Scipio, Yolanda (Kevin Field) McCasland of North Vernon, and Shelley (Brian Acton) Rubio of Cortland; grandchildren, James and Kyle Leahigh, Autumn Tiche-nor, Amber Rubio, Aisha McCasland, Prestin Isley, and Caitlin Hess; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Leahigh was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Terry and Alan Leahigh; daughter, Kendra Ashburn; and sisters, Shirley Leahigh and Janice Bradshaw.
Memorials through the funeral home to the Jennings County Animal Control or the American Cancer Society.
