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Leon Cassels Obituary
Tallahassee - Leon Harold Cassels passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, surrounded by his family. Leon was born in Plant City, Florida on March 18, 1942. He was a longtime resident of Tallahassee.
Leon graduated from Leon High School in 1960 and from Florida State University in 1964 with a degree in Accounting. He service in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1960-1968. After graduating from FSU, he married Joan Weidler, and they moved to Chattanooga, TN where Leon worked for a national accounting firm. After they moved back to Tallahassee in 1970, Leon worked as a CPA and functioned as Controller or Treasurer in several companies. In 1990, he became the Financial Vice President of Homes and Land Publishing Corporation. From 1994-2010 he was Chief Financial Officer and then Executive Vice President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Leon and Joan have four daughters: Lynn C. Milner (Mark); Lisa C. Starnes (Stephen); Laura C. Summerlin (Zack); Tina L. Jenkins (Jerry). They also have three grandchildren of whom Leon and Joan are very proud: Drew, Devin and EmmaLin Starnes.
Leon had many interests including spending time with his family, working with his citrus and fruit trees, singing, playing racquetball, watching FSU football, [AND eating soft service ice cream!]. He served in various roles at First Baptist Church for over 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Jewell Cassels, and his brother, Dean Cassels.
He is survived by his wife, four daughters, three grandchildren, sister-in-law Betty Cassels, niece Selina C. Armstrong (Rob), and nephew Dale Cassels (Renee).
The Memorial Service will be on Saturday, May 29 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, followed by fellowship and visitation with the family in the Welcome Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to:
Parkinson's Outreach Association - P.O. Box 14722 (Tallahassee 32317)
Big Bend Hospice -1723 Mahan Center Blvd. (Tallahassee 32308)
First Baptist Church -108 W. College Ave (Tallahassee 32301)
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frank dennard
May 14, 2022
I knew Leon at high school as a very affable and kind person. I also worked for him at the Dept. of Commerce where he was the Comptroller. I considered him to be a very good person to work for. I'm so sorry for the family and pray that God gives them comfort.
Veronica (Vossler) Jones
June 1, 2021
Senora Cassels, you and your family are in my prayers.
Lance Driggers
May 30, 2021
Leon Cassels taught a Sunday School class I was in back in the late 80's and early 90's at First Baptist Church. I also attended Bible study classes he had at his house. He has 4 daughters, but Tina is the only one I really knew. Tina, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Beth Porter
May 27, 2021
What I knew of him, he seemed to be a really nice person. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Betsy Myers (Poepping)
May 27, 2021
I worked with Leon at Homes and Land for several years. He was an honorable person and truly admired by all who knew him. Godspeed.
Kay Roach
May 26, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Leon as a co-worker at the Florida Chamber of Commerce and remember him fondly.
Carole Terry
May 24, 2021
I can just picture Leon leading the Marching Redcoats our Leon band at pep rallies and other events. Then I remember when Joan started dating him our freshman year at FSU. She was swept off of her feet by this wonderful man!!! A perfect match!
Jo nell Folsom Croom
May 23, 2021
All of my thoughts about Leon are very good. I was in the band with both Leon and Dean. My father reminded Leon every time he saw him that he wanted him to sing at his funeral, just not today. Leon added so much to so many because of the Christian man that he was. He will definitely be missed until we meet again.
Frank Dennard
May 22, 2021
I went to Leon High school with Leon for 2 years and also worked for him at Fla. Dept. of Commerce. During that time I knew him to be as fine a Christian man as any I've known. My condolences to his family as he is surely waiting for you in Heaven.
Ron Sauls
May 22, 2021
Professionally or otherwise , Leon always exemplified the best in his Christian values and beliefs. We have lost a very good man!
My sincere condolences to hiis family.
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