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Robert Leigh Obituary
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Robert Samuel Leigh, Jr., 65, died of natural causes at his home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Lakewood Funeral Home from 11-1PM with a celebration of life service beginning at 1PM in the funeral home chapel.
He is survived by a daughter, Becca Leigh; a grandson, James Andrew Hatch; sister, Melanie Leigh Fortenberry and her husband Cliff; a niece, Lizzie Fortenberry Bebber and a nephew, Ryan Fortenberry and their families.
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Bruce Kemp
April 14, 2015
Becca, I met your dad back in the '60s and was saddened to hear of his passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Michael McClary
April 14, 2015
Phil Irby introduced Bob and I back in the early 70s and we became fast friends as we had similar interest and enjoyed many of the same things. Bob was a great salesman I will say that for sure. A mutual friend of ours owned a audio store that was not doing well and went out of business but Bob was able to sell all his leftover merchandise and anyone he sold to was a fair deal and anyone buying always felt they had been treated fairly. Bob had that way about him and he really always was fair with all his transactions. Becca I met you when you were very young so you will not remember me. I Moved away from Jackson so had not seen Bob in many years. Becca, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God Bless!
Ron Hepler
April 13, 2015
Becca,
I'm sorry for your loss. I have considered your Dad a dear friend since High School. We went to Canada together. My wife Sally & I connected with him a couple of times over the years. We had just exchanged letters in the last couple of months, and I had hoped to get back to Mississippi to see him. I too feel the loss. Unfortunately, we will not be able to make the service. May he now be in peace.
Young
April 13, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tom and Liz Bryant
April 13, 2015
Becca,
Liz and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. As one of my First Cousins, we used to really enjoy getting together at family gatherings. I also remember that he got me my first summer job at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. Even though Liz and I are unable to make the service, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time!
Hans & Beth Wigman
April 13, 2015
As a long time friend, we will miss Bob and his sense of humor. We could always count on him to make us smile and laugh. Rest in peace my friend.
Debra Zepponi
April 12, 2015
I did not know your Dad but he has a wonderful daughter. Rest in peace, Mr. Leigh.
Ann Bryant Whittemore
April 12, 2015
Becca, I am unable to attend Bobby's funeral, as my health is still precarious. My heart and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this difficult time. Cousin Bobby always had such energy. I can't imagine his not jumping around and/or planning some project!
Ken Stribling
April 12, 2015
I am sorry to read of Bob's passing. He was a good manager at Action Island Comics and helped make the business a success. I appreciated his sincere efforts at the store, as did the many friends he made there.
Phil Irby
April 12, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob and I were great friends and roommates for a while when I lived in Jackson. I have a lot of memories of good times we shared and am deeply saddened to hear of his loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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