Robert “Bob” H. Leckron, 89, Jonesboro, passed from this world to be with his Lord and Saviour at 5:27 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Marion General Hospital.
Bob was born in Silver Lake on August 7, 1927, to Paul E. and Blanche G. Leckron. He lived with family in Silver Lake until he moved to New Paris, where he spent most of his youth. The family then moved to Fairmount, where Bob graduated from Fairmount High School in 1945. From 1945 to 1947, Bob served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for New York Central Railroad until starting an apprenticeship with Bricklayers Local #12 in Marion, giving 65 years of service.
On August 6, 1954, Bob married Marjorie Rice, and she survives. He built a home for his family in Jonesboro in 1955, where he and his wife still resided. Bob was a man with high morals and a strong work ethic.
Known as a bit of a trickster, Bob always kept you on your toes and loved to make people laugh with his tricks and the stories he told. The holidays were very special to him, and it gave him great joy to spend these times with his family.
Sports were also a big part of Bob’s life. He enjoyed swimming and also loved to watch IU Basketball. He never missed an opportunity to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events and recitals. Bob looked forward to looking at the old cars each September during the James Dean Days. He will also be remembered for the many hours he spent rocking in his rocking chair, relaxing and enjoying the sun.
Above all, Bob will be known for his faithfulness to the Lord and his service to and for Him. He was a lifelong member of Main Street Wesleyan Church.
He will be missed by his loving and faithful wife, Marjorie; daughter, Kandis (Bryan) Elliott, Jonesboro; son, Kris (Melody) Leckron, Fairmount; grandchildren, Matthew Robert Elliott, Kylee Jo Elliott, Jacob Paul Leckron, and Kailey Brianne Leckron; sisters-in-law, Della Mae Lockridge and Phyllis Leckron-Summers; brother-in-law, Hal Harvey; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Lee Leckron, and sisters, Martha Harvey and Loretta Belle Edgeman.
Family and friends may call from 2:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
Services to celebrate Bob’s life are at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016, at Main Street Wesleyan Church, 801 S. Main St., Jonesboro, with Pastors Ken Dykhoff and Bob Streeter officiating. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Main Street Wesleyan Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.