Dr. Ralph E. Leighty's Obituary
Dr. Ralph E. Leighty, 49, passed away February 20, 2015. He was born April 2, 1965 in Gainesville, Florida to the late Ralph George and Rosa A. Leighty.
Dr. Leighty moved to Tampa in 1991 from Gainesville. He received a Bachelors in Science degrees in Chemistry and Psychology from the University of Florida. He received his Masters Degrees in Computer Engineering and Biology from the University of South Florida. He went on to earn his PHD in Biology from the University of South Florida. He was a Research Scientist and former Professor at the University of South Florida. He also volunteered for the Hands on Suncoast.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 19 years, Deborah of Tampa.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, Florida 33592. Contributions in Dr. Leighty’s honor may be made to the Hillsborough Humane Society www.humanesocietytampa.org. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com.
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