James Coleman Leslie Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For James Coleman Leslie

Mr. James Coleman Leslie, 72, of 913 Frederick Street, Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby. He was born in Cleveland County to the late Ira Leslie and Odessa Byers Leslie on February 26, 1951.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter A. Leslie and a sister, Gracie Leslie Parks.

Mr. Leslie was the eighth of twelve children. He attended Douglas High School in Lawndale. He was a strong, opinionated person, with an outgoing personality, who never met a stranger. In 1985, he started driving trucks and was a passionate truck driver for Dedmon Trucking. After his retirement, he became a charter bus driver because of his continued love for travel and long-distance road driving. He also drove dump trucks.

He leaves cherished memories to his wife, Eloise Leach Leslie; daughters, Tanya Leslie of Charlotte, NC, Letitia Leslie of Atlanta, GA, and Antonia Chapman (Anthony) of Jacksonville, FL; three grandsons, Darrell Wimbush of Cincinnati, OH, San’tee Eskridge of Jacksonville, FL and Caleb Walker of Charlotte, NC; five great-grandchildren; his siblings, Marie Leslie West of Jamaica, NY, Maggie Leslie Smith, Ben R. Leslie (Sabrina), Marshall R. Leslie (Pam) all of Lawndale, NC, Ruth Leslie Fuller (Robert) of Shelby, NC, Odell C. Leslie(Shirley) of Lawndale, Christine Leslie Howell (Thamon) of Shelby, Carl E. Leslie (Tammy) and Juanita Leslie Lattimore both of Winston-Salem, NC; sister-in-law, Patsy Leslie of Clinton, MD; brother-in-law, James Parks of Lawndale, NC; his last remaining aunt, Narcissus Byers Lowery of Charlotte, NC; special friends, Donald Schenck and Forrest Vinson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 2 p.m. at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel with visitation from 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Mr. Leslie may also be viewed from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday evening at the chapel.

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To the family of Mr Leslie. So sorry to read of his passing. I worked for Bb&T now Truist for 37 years and enjoyed helping him throughout the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sybil Sarratt

With our deepest sympathy and love. May the Lord be with you and your family during this difficult time. With continued thoughts and prayers. The Huggins Family

May JEHOVAH be with you and family during these hurtful times.Prayers is for your family. Sis. Clark

We will miss you, Uncle Coleman. I extend my sincerest condolences to Tanya, Tisha, and Toni. Love to you all!

To my beloved brother, Coleman: I will miss you.
Your brother, Marshall

Sorry to hear of the passing of your love one may god comfort you all. Mary Dorsey Sims

Daddy I love you & is going to miss you dearly. I understand you had to go, however I'm hurting so bad on the inside. I wish I could snap my fingers & bring you back. But since I can't, just please be my guardian ANGEL. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS (Tisha Leslie)

My condolences to the family. Coleman and family were my neighbors for years in Cincinnati Ohio. Coleman was a cool stubborn man who spent years goofing off in the garage with my brothers and father. Prayers to his daughters and Tisha I hope you all find peace. He is with you. Sincerely The Vaughn / Larkin Family.

TO THE FAMILY: WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH TODAY AND ALWAYS HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM . GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU . FROM MR& MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY, CHARLOTTE ,NORTH CAROLINA .