Robert L. Leasure Sr.

Robert L. Leasure Sr. obituary, Wilmington, DE

Robert L. Leasure Sr.

Robert Leasure Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. - Pike Creek on Dec. 4, 2024.

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Robert L. Leasure, Sr., 83, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Monday, December 3, 2024. Born in Wilmington on November 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Anna Louise (Case) Leasure.
Robert was the retired owner of the family business, Leasure's Lawn & Garden Equipment. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing, was an avid football fan and a horse racing enthusiast.
His wife, Kathryn (Morris) Leasure, passed away on February 20, 2002. In addition, he was predeceased by his brother, Wayne Leasure; his sister, Mary Louise Baker.
Robert is survived by his children, Robert L. Leasure, Jr. and wife, Linda, Deborah Walton and husband, Andy; his grandchildren, Robert Leasure III (Katelyn), Christina Corcoran (husband Tommy), Samantha Weick (husband Stephen), Sean Walton (wife Delanie); his great grandchildren, Jenevieve, Bryce, Anthony and a great granddaughter on the way.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on December 16, 2024 from 9:00 – 10:00AM. A remembrance service will begin at 10:00AM, followed by interment at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Cancer Research Institute.
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