DAVID L. SLEIGHTER

David L. Sleighter, age 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:28 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2012 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born December 18, 1956 in Columbia City, he was the son of David C. and Mary M. (Busz) Sleighter.

David grew up in Pierceton and lived the past 16 years in Columbia City. He graduated from Whitko High School with the Class of 1976. He was a crew leader for CTB in Milford for 19 years and was a former volunteer fireman in Pierceton.

Survivors include his daughters, Laura Sleighter of Columbia City and Donna Sleighter of Elkhart; sisters, Beverly (Doug) Metz of Leesburg, Diana (Robert) Richtie of Kimmell, and a half-sister, Karen (Charles) Levitz of Columbia City; 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David C. and Mary M. Sleighter, and daughter, Janel Sleighter.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be given to the donor's choice of charity. Services have been entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the online guest register book.