Paul E. Leslie, 85, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Lou, on December 4th, 2019 while resting at home in Emory, Texas.
Paul was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 27, 1934. He graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1952 and attended Oklahoma A&M College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Personal Management. Paul served his country as he worked in public service for the U.S. Government while he and Lou lived in Oklahoma, Virginia and Texas. He retired on Lake Fork in Emory, Texas.
He is survived by his son Doug Leslie and daughter in law Charlotte Leslie of Garland, TX, brother Robert Leslie and sister in law Tomi Leslie of Oceanside, CA, brother in law Autry Hill and sister in law Geraldine Hill of Stillwater, OK, grandchildren Chris Leslie and his wife Sarah Leslie of Lometa, TX, Katie Leslie of Ogden, UT and Adam Leslie of Garland TX. Paul is also survived by three great granddaughters, Angie Leslie, Lucy Leslie, and Frankie Leslie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Louise (Lou) Leslie and his parents Wayne and Dorothy Leslie.
Paul was an ardent Christian, loving husband, father and friend to all who knew him. He and Lou loved the outdoors and spent countless house traveling and fishing throughout the southwest, often with one or more of a series of beloved dogs.
A memorial service will be held 2:00P.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Memorial Park Chapel, 5111 South Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma with interment immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers please contribute in Paul's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation or your favorite charity. Moore Funeral Home - Southlawn Chapel 918-663-2233