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R. O'Briant Obituary
August 20, 1934 - April 24, 2013
Mebane
R. Leon O'Briant died on the evening of Wednesday April 24 after a brief illness. He was born in Greenville, SC, resided in Raleigh, NC for most of his adult life and had lived in Mebane, NC since 2007. He had two years of honorable service in the US Army in the 1950's and was a graduate of East Carolina University. He retired as a supervisor of corporate out-of-state tax auditors for the NC Department of Revenue.
He enjoyed reading and studying history and he was also an avid collector of antiques, specializing in the restoration of early electric clocks. He was beloved by family and friends for his generosity, kindness, wit and his gift of story-telling. He is survived by his son James, daughter-in-law Janete, brother Guerry and sisters Alene Thomas and Linda Justice.
A viewing will be held at Walker's Funeral Home (919-942-3861) at 120 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, to be followed by cremation.
Online condolences may be sent to www.walkersfuneral service.com
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Steve Brown
April 21, 2025
Sure have missed you stopping by the shop !
I know all the clocks in Heaven are ok now !
Steve Brown
April 30, 2013
I have had the honor of knowing Leon for many years and will miss him.The store wont be the same without him.I always looked forward to his visits and his stories about his clock finds !!
Ronald Cruchfield
April 27, 2013
Hi James - just wanted to pass along my condolences due to the loss of your day. May God's holy spirit be with you and your family.
Don Hoover
April 27, 2013
Leon never failed to be a good, steadfast, and loyal friend. He was a good man. He touched my life in many kind and generous ways, and no doubt the lives of many others. I'm a far better person for having had the distinct privilege and honor to have known him. I will miss him.
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