Robert Edward "Bob" Leiser

Robert Edward “Bob” Leiser, 65, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Bob was a unique guy. His wardrobe consisted of jeans and Hawaiian shirts. The master of puns and quick wit, no one spent much time with Bob without laughing.

Bob leaves behind his wife Toni Lynn Leiser; sisters, Jean Jacobs and Barbara Leiser (Rob Jeffrey); nephews, Stephen Weiss (Ariel), Jeremy Jacobs (Tiffany); nieces, Cydney Jeffrey and Sierra Jernigan (Neil); grandchildren, Raven Legette (Billy Thompson), Wesley Ivan Hayman (Danielle), Jessica Lynn Topolewski, Samuel Issack Hayman, Alaynah Duhkie; great granddaughter, Novalee Thompson; dear friends and in-laws, David and Gayle Conatser. Bob was predeceased by his father, Robert Leiser and his mother, Jane Marie Rudin

Bob was a blues man at heart. Self-taught, he became a true master of harmonica. During COVID he taught himself to play bass guitar . Music was as important to Bob's soul as air to his lungs. His taste in music was eclectic, from David Crowder to Frank Zappa.

He and his wife enjoyed going to concerts, taking road trips and spending time together in deep, sometimes animated conversations over coffee

Bob came to Christ in 1998. It totally changed his outlook on life. Bob fervently read scripture, commentaries,etc. Anything to learn everything he could about Jesus. Bob was a wonderful teacher of the Word. From young adults Sunday School to a message on Sunday morning, his awe and wonder for God shone brightly on his face. Bob and Toni attended Calvary Chapel of Elizabeth City where he served as a deacon and a member of the worship team

Bob served in the US Navy from 1979 to 1993. Assigned to the USS Inchon, he saw action as part of the multinational force in Beirut in 1983. One of Bob's favorite memories of the Navy was the months he spent as a liaison with the British Navy.

Bob's family by blood and his family of The Blood rejoice that he is Home with Our Savior but his love, laughter and smile will be missed.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, Hertford, NC.

Funeral services celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Calvary Chapel Elizabeth City, 1005 Possum Quarter Road, Elizabeth City, NC with Pastor John King officiating. Interment will follow at the Cedarwood Cemetery, Hertford, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank of the Albemarle, 109 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com