Jackie Leisure Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Elwood, Indiana

Jackie O. “J.R.” Leisure, Jr., age 46 of Elwood died April 9, 2009 at Manor Care in Anderson after an extended illness. He was born on February 15, 1963 in Elwood, Indiana. He formerly worked at the Elwood Fire Department from 1986 to 1999 as a fireman. He was a 1981 graduate of Elwood High School; He coached minor league baseball in Elwood and also pee-wee league baseball in Frankton.

Suriviors include: Parents – Jackie O. and Karen (Patton) Leisure, Sr.; 2 Daughters – Dedra Leisure of Elwood and Darci Leisure of Elwood; Son – Drew Leisure of Elwood; Brother – Kevin and wife Kelly Leisure of Elwood; Sister – Kim and husband Chuck Everson of Elwood; 2 Nieces – Katie Leisure of Elwood and Hannah Everson of Elwood; 3 Nephews – Nicholas Leisure of Elwood, Brandon Leisure of Elwood and Ty Everson of Elwood; Several Aunt, Uncles and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents – Truman and Mary Jane Leisure; Maternal Grandparents – Gerald and Maxine Patton.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Chris Dare of the First United Methodist Church in Elwood. Burial will take place in the Elwood City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 PM Monday, April 13, 2009 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Drew Leisure Scholarship Fund through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the Leisure family at www.copherfeslermay.com.

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I was deeply saddened to hear of J.R.'s passing. I have many fond memories of him beginning in elementary and all through high school. We shared many classes and many more laughs. Although it's been several years since I saw him last I still feel the strong bond that only longtime classmates can share. I know he's with Cliff and together they are filling Heaven with laughter. J.R. will always be remembered and hold a special place in my heart. My prayers are with you all along with my deepest...

Laura (Waymire) Buckner

April 14, 2009 | Fishers, IN

You are in our prayers. Deepest sympathy to you.

Stacey (Hoppel) Bock

April 14, 2009 | Elwood, IN

Dear Jack and Karen and family, We were so sorry to hear of JR's death. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers.

Dave and Linda Fernung

April 14, 2009 | Kokomo, IN

You are all in our prayers. With our deepest sympathy on the loss of J.R.
Keith & Betty Smith
Steele & Betty Vest

April 14, 2009

To the whole family,
I am so sorry to hear of JRs passing. However i believe with all my heart he is going to a better place. Deed, i love you and i'll always be there for you if you need to talk. Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry i couldn't be there this week. Love you all...

Kausha Allison

April 14, 2009 | Rifle, CO

Dedra, Darcy and Lynn
We are sadden by the loss of JR, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Jon, Karen, Ashey, Lindsy Leeson

April 14, 2009 | Elwood, IN

Dedra,
I'm so sorry we cannot be there to honor your Dad during this difficult time for you. I will always remember your J.R. with fond memories. His kids were everything to him and it
was evident every time he spoke about each of you. Please know that you are thought of at this time and your entire family is in our prayers. May it be helpful to know that he is finally at peace and can now be with his best buddy from childhood, Cliff Dudley. The two of them were a great pair...

Amy Clouser

April 13, 2009 | Tipton, IN

DEAREST DEIDGE~`MY ARMS ARE AROUND YOU WITH DEEPEST COMPASSION,AS I KNOW THE LOSS OF A PARENT TAKEN TOO SOON. ALWAYS IN GODS TIME,NOT OURS. BE STRONG DEIDRA AND KNOW CHRIST IS THERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU CAN DO NO MORE, JUST GIVE THE HEARTACHE TO HIM. HE HAS HELPED ME MORE THAN ANYONE . I LOVE YOU BABY GIRL AND WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. WARMEST SYMPATHIES.....

CAROL BALLARD

April 13, 2009 | GOLDSMITH, IN

I was lucky enough to meet JR in 7th grade home room class when they seated us alpa sytle. He was a great friend and helped me out many times but especially when I was trying to figure out his buddy Cliff. Time seems to move many of us apart but the memories of good friends always remain. I am deeply sorry for your loss. His time here was far too short. Deepest Sympathy~
Kelly (Leakey) Herrick

April 13, 2009

Jackie O. "J.R." Leisure Jr.

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