Born April 5, 1930 to Ray and Leathia Leighton, Marvin was the youngest of 7 children. He was raised during the Depression on a large cattle ranch in Clayton, New Mexico.
After proudly serving his country in the US Navy, Marvin worked his way through OSU veterinary school. After graduation, he opened Leighton Animal Hospital in 1960 and, at the time, was one of 16 practicing veterinarians in all of Oklahoma City. Marvin practiced in the same location for over 58 years.
Dr. Leighton was truly an inventor at heart. He loved inventing solutions to everyday problems. Hollow core tilt wall construction and the original Storm Safe were just a few of his many ingenuous inventions.
At his request, a graveside service was held March 20 at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marvin’s name may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America at the link below.
Marvin is survived by Carolyn, his devoted wife of almost 49 years, his children, Penny Black, Warren Ray Leighton, Dashea and husband Stephen Gelnar, as well as his grandchildren, Evan and husband Kevin Hess, and twin grandsons Leighton and Colton Gelnar. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters, and son-in law Floyd Black.
We will always love you bigger than the sky Grandad.
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