He was born on March 25, 1946 in Lexington, the son of the late John N. Leslie and Margaret V. (Cash) Slusser.
Mr. Leslie retired from the U.S. Army after 38 years of service as a Master Sergeant and a Master Baker Chef. He also retired as a manager from the Department of Corrections Food Operations. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of the Vietnam Veterans, State of Virginia Chapter #1061, Harrisonburg. He was also a member of the American Legion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, June M Green, Tammy L. Wade, and Lori A. Steele; two granddaughters, twins Danielle Nicole Tinsley and Kelly Marie Tinsley; six grandsons, Thomas Green, Matthew "Matty" Green, Ricky Lee Wade, Joshua M. Wade, Lucas Clinton Wade, and Nick Steele; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two brothers, John W. Leslie of Roanoke, Earnest "Ernie" Lee Leslie of Fluvanna.
He is preceded in death by a son, Gilbert Donald Woods, Jr., a brother, John "Jay" Newton Leslie, and two sisters, Patricia Ann Vest and Sue Matah Pillow.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Garden by Rev. Harry Moore.
Friends can pay their respects at the funeral home on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and at other times at the residence.
He was born on March 25, 1946 in Lexington, the son of the late John N. Leslie and Margaret V. (Cash) Slusser.
Mr. Leslie retired from the U.S. Army after 38 years of service as a Master Sergeant and a Master Baker Chef. He also retired as a manager from the Department of Corrections Food Operations. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of the Vietnam Veterans, State of Virginia Chapter #1061, Harrisonburg. He was also a member of the American Legion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, June M Green, Tammy L. Wade, and Lori A. Steele; two granddaughters, twins Danielle Nicole Tinsley and Kelly Marie Tinsley; six grandsons, Thomas Green, Matthew "Matty" Green, Ricky Lee Wade, Joshua M. Wade, Lucas Clinton Wade, and Nick Steele; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two brothers, John W. Leslie of Roanoke, Earnest "Ernie" Lee Leslie of Fluvanna.
He is preceded in death by a son, Gilbert Donald Woods, Jr., a brother, John "Jay" Newton Leslie, and two sisters, Patricia Ann Vest and Sue Matah Pillow.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Garden by Rev. Harry Moore.
Friends can pay their respects at the funeral home on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and at other times at the residence.
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