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ROBERT LEACOCK Obituary
March 1, 1939 -
March 15, 2020
Robert Jay Leacock died from complications due to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on March 15, 2020 in Grand Rapids, MI. Robert was born in New York City in the Douglaston neighborhood of Queens, the youngest of three brothers born to Irish immigrants. As an adolescent, his family moved to a chicken farm in Tarpon Springs, FL. Robert eventually made his way to the University of Florida from where he would earn three degrees in physics and astrophysics before joining the faculty of the UF Department of Astronomy where he served until his retirement. During his many years in Gainesville, Robert was a long-time and active member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; children Anne (Chris), Jane (Garth), and Rob (Stefanie); and nine grandchildren: Ansley, John, Piper, Griffin, Harrison, Maclin, Weston, Matilda, and Rebecca. The family is deeply appreciative to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers of the Christian Rest Home and Faith Hospice who cared for Robert during the last years of his life. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to local animal shelters and humane societies to honor Robert's love of animals and pets.
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Angela Rigas
April 26, 2020
I cut Roberts hair for years. Such a kind man, I really enjoyed our talks. RIP Robert and prayers to the family.
SHERREL BROCKINGTON
March 26, 2020
My condolences condolences to the Leacock Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Bob was a good man. I worked with him in the AAC at UF. He was a good friend. We talked and laughed a lot. He will be missed.
Laura Wilcox
March 17, 2020
I did not know Dr. Leacock but wanted to express my sincere condolences for your loss. My sister passed away on March 3 after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, so I empathize with what your family has been going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I pray for God's grace and comfort now and always.
Glenda (Smith) Shiskin
March 17, 2020
I am so sad to hear about Dr. Leacock. I worked with him in the Astronomy Dept. for many years. He was my favorite professor. One thing I remember most is when he had to tell me that I had to remove a poster of Danny Wuerffel with his Heisman trophy and the national trophy that I had on the wall at my desk. One of the professors complained to the chairman and he asked Dr. Leacock to tell me. Well, he did and he also offered a solution. When you came into the main office, you looked directly into his office. He had two windows in there, so he put my poster up between the two windows. Then everyone could see it when they came in. He also had the secretaries to his home for lunch several times, which was always delicious. He was a man of many talents and loved his cats. I have many fond memories of him. God bless all of you and prayers for you now and in the future.
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