ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: NUNEZ, LEIGHTON JAMES 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La.

Died: Thursday, March 24, 2016

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NUNEZ, LEIGHTON JAMES 
September 30, 1954  -  March 24, 2016

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Leighton James Nunez, 61, departed our presence on March 24, 2016 at his home 
in Slidell, LA after a year-long battle with cancer.

Leighton was preceded in death by his father, James Jay Nunez. He is survived 
by his mother, Patricia Pichon Nunez, his sister, Juana Nunez Plaissance, his 
brother, Lee Durel Nunez, his daughters, Jessica Wood of Edgefield, SC and 
Jennifer Nunez of Katy, TX, as well as four grandchildren, Ella, Vivien, 
Cassidy, and Waylon.

Known for his bright blue eyes and Santa Claus-like, long beard, Leighton was a 
brilliant songwriter, talented musician, fine woodworker and all-around artist. 
A native and long-time resident of Slidell, he made his mark on the music scene 
in the 70s-90s in local favorites The Crowe Brothers Band, Choupique, and more.

Nunez moved to Alaska in the late 90s, where he continued to write and play 
music in bands like Lousiaska and Leighton and the Loners until 2015.

He loved fishing, plants, any work involving wood, and touched the hearts of 
many with the written word in his songs. He was loved by all who knew him and 
will be forever missed.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26th at 1 p.m. at Laura's 
Park in Slidell. 
Bring a dish and an instrument to help us celebrate his life. Contact the 
family for more info.

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