Leslie Glenn Lassiter age 73 of Rich Square died on August 11, 2016 at the Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
He was born on October 1, 1942 to James and Clara Lassiter of Rich Square, NC. Mr. Lassiter graduated from Rich Square High School in 1962. Glenn worked for Woodland Manufacturing Company for a number of years. In February of 1986 Mr. Lassiter went into business for himself. He dealt with many funeral homes through the greater eastern North Carolina and southern Virginia regions selling caskets until retirement around 2006. Glenn loved his family and friends, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Oliver Lassiter, father, James Eley Lassiter, two sisters, Janice Morris and Erva Bradley, three brothers, John, Henry and Earl Lassiter, and one grandson, Paul Ireland.
Glenn is survived by his wife Ruby Lassiter, daughter, Tammie Lassiter Osborne and her husband Rene` of Franklin, TN; son, Bobby Lassiter and his wife Mamie of New Tazewell, TN; sister, Evelyn Bryant of New Bern, NC; two brothers, Charles Lassiter and his wife Edith of Rich Square and Ray Lassiter of Chesapeake, VA; step-daughter, Kim Ireland of Conway, NC; step-son, Troy Holloman and his wife Shawn of Severn, NC; six grandsons, Chad Lassiter of Memphis, TN, Zach Lassiter of Morristown, TN, Seth Lassiter of New Tazewell, TN, Caleb Osborne of Franklin, TN, Matt Holloman and Colin Holloman both of Greenville, NC; two granddaughters, Jordan and Anna Jo Osborne both of Franklin, TN; two great-granddaughters, Ashlyn and Kailyn Ireland both of Rocky Mount, NC; .
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Rich Square.
A celebration of life service will be conducted on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11 am at the Chapel of Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service with the Rev. Bob Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Rich Square.
Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Rich Square is handling the arrangements for the Lassiter family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Glenn was the father of our two children Bobby and Tammie. He was a wonderful dad. He loved them beyond measure as well as his grandchildren. He was one of the most caring persons anyone could ever have in their lives. He left a lasting impression in anyone’s life he touched. We miss you still today. I know you are happy with your loved ones there, but we weren’t ready to let you go and if you could come back to us well, I would build the stairway to Heaven myself. Your buddy ( Roger ) needs and misses you. We all miss and love you. Thank you for the legacies you left for us all. Eternally Greatful for the treasured years.
Bobby and family,
Heartfelt sympathy & prayers for you all during this time.
He is still with you in your many memories of him.
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart…” Psalm 34:18a
May the Holy Spirit’s comforting presence bring peace to your hearts.