Robert P. "Bob" Leaphart

LEAPHART, Robert "Bob" P., age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born February 13, 1928 in Desoto City, Florida to the late Joseph Ward and Maggie Matilda (Brown) Leaphart. Bob was a lifelong resident of Sebring and veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant after 20 years. After his military service he worked in banking in Highlands County for more than 25 years. He was a Methodist by faith and a member of the Masonic Lodge 249, Karem Temple, Scottish-Rite, American Legion Post 74, and VFW Post 4300. Survivors include: children, Terry Leaphart (Becky), Stan Leaphart (Gerry), Becky Leaphart Fleck (Chuck); brother, Clyde Leaphart (Betty); grandchildren, Megan McAvoy (Brian), Audrey Young (Chip), Ryan Leaphart (Stacey), Angie Leaphart Spencer (Jon), and Maria Leaphart; and 14 great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances M. Leaphart; son, Robert P. Leaphart, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Evelyn Heston Leaphart; brothers, Lee, Lew, J.C., Rudolph, and J.W.; and sisters, Susie, Sarah, and Narcie. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring. The memorial service will immediately follow visitation and begin at 2:00 PM with Pastor Andy McQuaid officiating. Immediately following the memorial service there will be a Military Honor Guard presentation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make memorial contributions to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 (www.shrinershospi talsforchildren.org)