John Maxwell Leeth

February 2, 1934 - November 28, 2017

John Maxwell Leeth age 83, of Arab passed away Tues. Nov. 28, 2017, at Shepherd’s Cove. Mr. Leeth was born in Morgan County, AL on Feb. 2, 1934. He attended Ryan High School where he was a basketball player and graduated from there in 1954. He retired from Continental Grain. He was married to Alva Sue Cranford Leeth who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his Daughter, Vickie Leeth and his Mother, Pearlie Leeth. John is survived by a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends. The family would like to extend special thanks to his caregivers, Syble Parks and her Grandson, Tommy Parks. Funeral Service will be Thurs. November 30, 2017, at 1 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dean Elrod officiating. Burial will be in Arab Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thurs. from 11 AM until 1 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers will be: Harold Joiner, Gary Murphree, Delano Powell, Tommy Parks, J.A. Spann and Sherman Leeth. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Winford Leeth, Archie Johnson, Harold Leak and Arnon Smith.