Leon Lasseter
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It is with great sorrow we announce the death of our beloved, Mr. Leon Lasseter. Leon passed away at the age of 67 on Oct. 9, 2021 from COVID under the care of Northside Hospital in Lawrenceville, Ga.
He was born April 17, 1954 to the late Nelia Mae Lasseter and Robert E. Lasseter. Leon was a native of Bulloch County and was a graduate of Statesboro High School in 1972. After graduation he moved to L.A. California. Leon loved the Arts and Theatre. He caught the acting bug in grammar school when he was cast as Robin Hood in a class play. His happiest years were spent studying acting at Estelle Harmon actors workshop in Los Angeles. Since then he has appeared in a number of plays in roles such as Clarence, the angel in It's a Wonderful Life, Ed in All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten, Felix in We're No Angels, Murray in The Odd Couple, Mr. Massoula in Father of the Bride, Ellwood Dowd in Harvey which he received a standing ovation, etc. Leon was employed in L.A. as an account Mgr. in the banking industry. After his return to Atlanta, GA, he was employed with Fidelity/Kemper Insurance for 18 years and just recently retired.
He is preceded in death by his room mate of 42 years, Edward C. Martinez, a brother, Robert (Bobby) Lasseter, two sisters, Willie Mae Martin Imbody, Linda Ann Martin Cowart and his parents, Nelia Mae and Robert Lasseter.
He is survived by his sister, Rita Martin Sipe, Acworth, Ga., a nephew Robert Imbody, Indiana, three niece's, Tammy Cowart Smith, Statesboro, Ga., Kathy Imbody (Jose), Texas and Debbie Costello, Virginia.
A private celebration of life in his honor will be held at his home in Cartersville, Ga. on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 2pm to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to your favorite charity in his memory. A graveside service will be held in Brooklet Cemetery in Brooklet Ga at a later date.
Southern Cremations & Funerals at Cheatham Hill, Marietta, Ga is in charge of arrangements.