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Marvin Leazer Obituary
He was born on July 13, 1944, in Rowan County to Marvin J. Leazer Sr. and Lorene Schenk Leazer.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years Judy Basinger Leazer; son Marvin J. Leazer IIII (Bobbi) of Mt. Ulla; grandson Willis Joseph Leazer of the home; sisters Geraldine Aldridge of Salisbury and Peggy Winkler (Tony) of North Wilkesboro; sisters-in-law Virginia Long of Gastonia, Melba Pickler of Rockwell, and Sally Thompson (W.L.) of Salisbury; broth-in-law Tony Basinger Sr. of Rockwell; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Janet Leazer Wise.
Joe was a stonemason by trade and was the owner of Joe Leazer Stone Construction for years. His favorite hobby was fishing at the Outer Banks. He was a member of the Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post 342 and Voiture 40 & 8.
At Joe's request, there is no service.
Lyerly Funeral Home serves the Leazer family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Susan Stone
November 5, 2025
So sorry to hear read of Joe´s passing. Sending prayers for you, Judy and the whole family.
Brenda Burns Morris
October 21, 2025
I attached J.F. Hurley School as a classmate with Joe. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Kenny and Carol McCombs
October 21, 2025
Prayers for All the Family. So sorry for your Loss.
Nancy Kelly Wise Robinette
October 16, 2025
So sorry for your lost of your brother! Thinking of you and sending prayers to the family ! Sincerely Nancy Kelly Wise Robinette (MT. ULLA classmate)
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