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Robert Leffew Obituary
Robert M. Leffew, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC after a short battle with brain cancer. He was the loving, devoted husband of Sara Joan Stanfield Leffew, his wife of 55 years. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on May 29, 1942, he was preceded in death by his parents, James Howard Leffew and Oliva Louise Leffew and brother Howard James Leffew II. Bob was a 1960 graduate of Granby High School where he played football receiving several area awards, was a state champion wrestler under the late Coach Billy Martin and lettered in track. In 1964 he graduated from Virginia Tech.
Upon graduation, Bob served his country as an officer in the USMC and commanded his soldiers during the Vietnam War. After four years of active duty, Bob continued to stay in the reserves for a total of 28 years serving in the Marines, Army and National Guard.
Bob worked at Chicago Bridge and Iron 11 years living in Delaware and later in Oak Brook, IL at the home office.
In 1979, Bob made a career change, after earning a master's degree in Christian administration from Bob Jones University serving as the administrator of several private schools for the next 35 years; the most recent being Faith Christian School in Lafayette, Indiana where he served for 18 years.
In 2014, Bob and his wife, who worked alongside him for those 35 years, retired and moved to Mooresville, NC where their youngest son and his family live. Bob and Joan joined Life Fellowship Church and became very involved. He joined the Mooresville Senior Tennis Team and played golf as often as he could. His favorite thing was to be with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Joan Leffew; daughter, Michelle Leffew Rehn and her husband John; and two sons, Bob Leffew Jr. and Jon Leffew and his wife Gretchen. He is also survived by his 9 loving grandsons: Tyler Rehn and his wife Ashley, Travis Rehn, Connor Rehn; Bobby Leffew III, and his wife Randi Lyndsey, Brandon Leffew, Brady Leffew, Bryce Leffew; Jake Leffew and Clay Leffew; and one great grand-child, Maddox Rehn. He is also survived by his younger brother Thomas Carlton Leffew.
A memorial and celebration of his life will be held at Faith Church in Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. 5526 SR 26 E, Lafayette, IN 47905. The service will be live streamed http://www.faithlafayette.org/church/live.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a donation be given to Faith Christian School, 5526 SR26 E, Lafayette, IN 47905
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Brian Engel
October 21, 2016
Deepest condolences to the Leffew family. Joan,Brian and I will be praying for you. So thankful Bob will be part of that "great cloud of witnesses".
Brian and Donna Engel
Jeane Johnson
October 21, 2016
Pastor and Joan Leffew served so faithfully in Lafayette. They were such a blessing to Will and me, especially during the last year of Will's life. Praying for the family.
Al and Kim Yoder
October 21, 2016
So many great memories of Pr. and Mrs. Leffew and ALL they have done serving their Lord and our family as well. We love you Mrs. Leffew and will be praying for you. Rejoicing with Pr. Leffew!
Randy Skidmore
October 21, 2016
Joan,
Both you and Bob added so much to my life personally during our years at Faith!
Scott and Juliane Roberts
October 20, 2016
We have such wonderful memories of Mr. Leffew from the days at Tri-City Christian in Arizona. We rejoice knowing that He is with the Lord and pray that the Lord will give great comfort and peace to all the Leffew family during these difficult days.
Todd Sullivan
October 20, 2016
A fine man and a dear family--God's comfort be with you all. Sincerely, Todd and Shawn Sullivan, Gilbert, AZ
Craig and Donna Naler
October 20, 2016
"Because I live, you will live also." John 14:19b
What a comfort to know Bob is at home with His Lord! The Naler family loved him and his dedication to those he served.
Carla Rea Sheeley
October 20, 2016
My prayers are with you all. I remember Bob Leffew as I taught at Tri-City Christian. His famous statement sticks with me about how to treat students:be fair, firm and friendly. ☺ Much love & prayers,
Gary Hayden
October 19, 2016
Bob was a great friend. Someone to count on and a prayer warrior. He was a man of God and I was always disappointed that he didn't take the job of school administrator at 1st Baptist. I had the privilege to play softball with him, coach flag football with him, and spend time together at church, Couples Bible class, and just hang out together. Bob and Joan raised a wonderful family and it was a privilege to be his friend.
Darrell and Judy Brammer
October 19, 2016
Bob and Joan Lefew were a wonderful blessing to our family as Judy taught under Bob's leadership at Tri City Christian School and as our children were students under Bob and Joan's leadership.
Their Christian testimony and precious friendship will bless our lives continually.
Praying for you
Jeff & Karalee Brand
October 19, 2016
So thankful for Bob and Joan and all of their love, service and sacrifice for the students, parents and faculty at Faith Christian School for so many years! Bob's enthusiasm as he cheered on our kids during basketball games, volleyball matches and any event he attended will always be remembered! We are especially thankful for they way that Bob pointed others to Jesus in so many ways by his example and love for our Lord! Joan, You are in our prayers and we love you so much! You have a special place in our hearts! Jeff & Karalee
My four Leffew boys
Kate Leffew
October 19, 2016
Bob Leffew Sr was the best kind of father in law anyone could ever ask for. He prayed with me, hugged me, bought me treats and made me feel special and loved. He's the main one who started calling me Katy all the time instead of Kate. So endearing. He organized events and made sure we always had morning devotions together on family vacations. He was always up for games and late night cards and kept it lively because he was competitive and funny! I will never ever forget how hard we laughed at his tiny charades when we played guesstures!! Soft spoken and gentle at almost all times!!
October 19, 2016
We are so happy that Bob and Joan came South and that we had the wonderful opportunity to know and love Bob!! Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Leffew family this weekend.
Much love,
Christine, John, Emily and Luke Miller
October 19, 2016
Mrs. Leffew and family - We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Leffew's passing. He will be missed by many - Please know that everyone is in our prayers!
Michael & Sharon Hobaugh, Cheyenne Taylor
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