Harry W. Leslie, Jr.,
HARTLY - Harry W. Leslie, Jr. passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 in BayHealth Southern Campus, Milford, Delaware. He was born September 26, 1932 in Dover, DE. He was the son of the late Harry W. Leslie, Sr. and Mary K. (Kulhanek) Leslie of Hartly.
He attended Smyrna High School, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he worked for Acme Markets were he retired and worked on the family farm while managing his roadside produce stand. He also drove a school bus for Mills Transportation and Larkin Bus Company.
He was preceded in death his wife of 62 years, Pearl M. (Sipple) Leslie; his parents, Harry W. and Mary K. (Kulhanek) Leslie from Hartly; and a brother, Robert Leslie of Hartly, DE.
He is survived by a sister, Joan (Leslie) and husband William C. Nickerson, Sr. of Hartly; three sons, Joseph H. Leslie and wife Paula, Harry W. (Bill) Leslie and wife Dorothy, Jack E. Leslie and wife Darlene, all of Hartly; two granddaughters, Joanna Leslie and Jessica Hengst.
He was dedicated active life member of the Hartly Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. where he served for over 65 years as a Fire Policeman, Driver, and Treasurer, from there he went on to serve in the Kent County Fire Police Association for over 60 years while serving twice as President and held the office of Secretary for many years. He also served twice as the President of the Delaware State Fire Police Association. He dedicated his life to helping others including Family and Friends.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, making crafts, raising and selling produce, going to farm sales, eating chicken and dumplings at Parkside Deli in Sudlersville, MD and eating breakfasts at Glasgow Deli there in Dover. But most of all he loved watching or listening to Philadelphia Phillies baseball team his entire life.
Harry was a kind, hardworking, thoughtful and loving person who was adored by many who knew him.
Services will be held at the Hartly Volunteer Fire Hall on Saturday, July 15, 2023 with visitation from 9-11am with services starting at 11am with burial at Sharon Hill Memorial Park, Dover, DE.
Please send flowers and/or donations to the Hartly Vol. Fire Co Inc.
Letters of condolences can be sent to http://www.traderfh.com