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Raymond Leslie Obituary

LESLIE Raymond Darst Leslie (aka Leslie Raymond Sego), US Navy Veteran, age 59, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. Christmas was his favorite holiday and he loved playing Santa for the kids. He is preceded in death by parents Walter Sego and Minetta Darst Poe and brother Wills Joseph Sego II. Survived by daughters, Amanda MacKay and Margaret Walker; sons, Michael Jackson and Joseph Jackson; and brother, Dana Sego; and sisters, Denise Snyder, Margaret Sego and Melanie Dennis; six grandchildren; best friend of over 30 years, Gene Hall; and many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and nephews, as well as numerous cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date with inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2012.

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my loving step father someone i always looked up to

charlotte perry

March 17, 2013

sorry I wasn't there I tried so hard to be though I miss u so much more then u know :)

Michael Wayne

March 21, 2012

Rest In Peace sorry I was not there to see you but you are in my heart always and forever. You will be missed by me so very much

melinda copley

March 21, 2012

margaret sego

March 21, 2012

rest in peace my dear brother, miss you so very much. you will always be in my heart.

Margaret (joanna) Walker

March 21, 2012

I love u daddy! U will be missed Tremendously!!! Love u always and forever!

melinda copley

March 21, 2012

love you uncle les, you are deeply missed.....

My family photo that didnt make it to your bedside, now you can take it with you wherever you go.

Amanda Mackay

March 21, 2012

I love you daddy!!! You will be missed, but never forgotten.


Love always, Mandy, Julia, Tristen, and Selvin.

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