Forrest Weldon Leer, 85, of Homosassa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Hospice House in Lecanto. A native of Canton County, S.D., he moved here in 1987 from Dunedin. Mr. Leer was a longtime package carrier for Bill Summerford Package Delivery in Tampa and was a U.S. Navy veteran from 1945 to 1954. Forrest loved to fish, go to garage sales and flea markets, and occupied a merchant's space at Howard's Flea Market.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Maggie P. Leer, of Homosassa; his children, Michael, Mark and Missy Leer, all of Orlando; his daughter, Mary Shaw (Gary), of Orlando; his sons, Ivan Murphree (Kathy), and Rodney Murphree (Frances), both of Alabama; his son, Richard Murphree, of Homosassa; his daughter, Debbie Harmon (Bob), of Hartwell, Ga.; his daughter, Sheila Leis (Jimmy), of Homosassa; his sister, Shirley Peters, of California; 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, provided information.
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December 10, 2012
Remembering the good times that we all shared together. You are loved and will be missed by all of your family and friends. Rest in peace Forrest.
Fred & Patsy Halsne
December 10, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Staff of Wilder Funeral Home
December 10, 2012
Well Pop's Its been a long hard Voyage but I am so gald you did'nt have to suffer with any pain. We will always love you and I know you will be with us always Love Princess Di.
December 9, 2012
Miss you already Dad. May you rest in peace and find joy in the hereafter. God Bless you! Love you, Missy
Missy Leer
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