William Clarence Leeson passed away in his home on September 27th, 2024.
He was born on January 5th, 1942 in Bellburn, West Virginia, the son of Florence and Pearl Leeson. He was a sibling to Raymond, Donald, John, Bill, Bonnie, Louise, Aida, Barb, and Tykee. He is survived by his loving wife Melody Leeson, children: Jodi Leeson, Amy (Chris) Howell, Audra Leeson, Donna Jezowicz, Joshua (Shannon) Myers, and Desiree Smith; grandchildren: Victoria Onuska, Paige (Steven) Neeley, Tyler Howell, Cody Howell, Kayla Gonzalez, Brayden Miladin, Nina Lambert, Jillian Jezowicz, Jacquilyn Jezowicz, Hayleigh Myers, Joshua Myers Jr, Noah Myers, Scarlet Myers, Scott Smith Jr, Bryce Smith, and Isabella Teets; great grandchildren: Parker, Kobe, Jacquelyn, Steven III, Aliyah, Scott III; and he was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his 7th great grandchild due in May.
Bill served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Beaver Area School District after 34 years of service as Maintenance Supervisor, where he was loved and respected by not only his coworkers, but also the students. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone.
He was a man’s man but always remained gentle, he took nothing but gave everything, continuously brought new life to this world. He had a great love of gardening, nature, and animals. He loved to share the fruits of his labor with everyone. You always left his house with bags full of vegetables, things he canned, eggs, and his homemade zucchini bread.
Despite being something of a recluse by nature, he welcomed everyone into his home with loving arms. A place of love and acceptance where you instantly became part of the family. He loved his family.
He is also survived by many other dear friends and family members.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5th, in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, from 12 p.m. until the time of full military honors at 3 p.m., by the Beaver County Special Unit, followed by a time for remembrances, where friends and family are welcome to attend to share their love and stories.
In honor of Bill’s love of growing things, the family requests potted plants, in lieu of flowers.