Robert Wayne "Bob" Leslie

Robert Wayne “Bob” Leslie, 66, of Winfield, West Virginia died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 following a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born June 8, 1950 to the late J. Fred and Wilma Hodges Leslie. Bob was a graduate of Winfield High School, Marshall University where he obtained a BBA degree in Business Administration, and West Virginia College of Law where he obtained his law degree. He and his brother Butch owned the premier design/building company, Leslie Lumber Company, creating some of Putnam County's finest residential developments including Woods & Irons, Leslie Place, and The Woods among others. A "Leslie built home" is a standard of quality construction and has been in demand for over 50 years. Surviving Bob is his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Laura Dudley Leslie; his daughter, Andrea Leslie Burch and her husband, Clinton of Scott Depot, and his son, Joshua Robert Leslie and his wife, Jacqueline of Morehead City, NC.; sisters, Marilyn Leslie Christiani and her husband, Frank of Scottsdale, Arizona, Charlotte Leslie of Hurricane, Anita Leslie Yeager and her husband, Glen of Scott Depot, and Debra Leslie Chapman and her husband, John of Hurricane; brother: William Leslie and his wife, Betina of Winfield; sisters-in-law, Beverly Leslie, Sandra Leslie, Janet Leslie, and Jaquelin Dudley; his mother-in-law, Lucile Dudley also survives him. He is survived by 28 nieces & nephews, 53 great nieces & nephews, and 14 great-great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins from all across the United States. Bob was pre-deceased by his parents and brothers, John, Joseph Michael, and C. S. (Butch) Leslie. Bob was a member of Greater Kanawha Valley Homebuilders Association, the Putnam County Home Builders Association, and original member of the Putnam County Planning Commission. Bob advocated for Putnam County Water and Sewer projects. He was a member of Nitro Masonic Lodge #170 AF&AM. He was a Christian by faith and baptized as a lifelong member of the Winfield Baptist Church. Bob was passionate about many things; foremost was family. He loved to share his knowledge with others. He patiently taught many children how to water and snow ski. Bob had a wonderful appreciation of nature, and Laura and Bob's bucket list included visits to all of the National Parks and Monuments. Bob was a diehard Mountaineer Fan. He loved "playing in the dirt" with large excavation equipment used in developing land. His sense of humor and honesty will be missed by all of those who knew him. In memory of Mr. Leslie, the family requests donations be made in his honor to the Michael Joseph Leslie Scholarship Foundation c/o of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, PO Box 3041, Charleston, WV 25331, the Christian Community Cupboard at PO Box 511, Hurricane, WV 25526, or Hospice Care Inc. at 1606 Kanawha Boulevard West, Charleston, WV 25387. The family would like to express gratitude to Dr. Anita Yeager Smith, “Peep” for her loving, compassionate, and competent care for Bob and Laura. Thank you to Doctor Randy Peterson and his staff – Ellen, Ashley, Monta, Marcia, and Jill who provided care for Bob throughout the years. Thank you to Hospice Care staff, specifically Bob’s nurse, Erin Cornell, for her guidance in keeping Bob comfortable at the end of his life. The family will receive visitors from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, November 4th at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Saint Timothy’s In-The-Valley, 3434 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane with The Rev. Cheryl Winter officiating. Burial will follow in Winfield Cemetery, with Masonic Rites. Visit Bob’s tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories and stories with the family. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned at located at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Leslie family.

Robert Wayne "Bob" Leslie

June 8, 1950 - November 2, 2016