William F. (Bill) Leslie

Mr. William F. (Bill) Leslie, age 60, of Kirksey, Kentucky, died on Monday, October 31, 2022, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Bill was born on April 25, 1962, in Murray, Kentucky to Larry Leslie and Carolyn Palmer Leslie who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death are his maternal grandparents, Hugh and Imogene Palmer; paternal grandparents, Roy and Jo Leslie; and his sister, Beth Leslie Fielder.

He is survived by his son, Frankie Leslie; his brother, Allen Leslie (Michelle); two nieces, Tara Leslie (Christian Gardner) and Rebecca Stewart (Jason); nephew, James Fielder (Crystal); two great nieces, Emily Fielder and Blair Stewart; dear friend, Lou Ann Capps; two aunts, Cindy Leslie and Aileen Leslie; along with his uncle, Dan Leslie; constant companion dog, Cecil; as well as many cousins and dear friends.

Bill loved fishing, hunting, marching bands, St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team, and the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team. He marched with the Murray Tiger Band, The Guardsmen, and the Madison Scouts. He later became a "Murray Tiger Band Dad", hauling equipment and preparing meals. Bill was also a world class archer, winning the 2003 FITA World Archery Championship in Paris, France. In addition, he was a member of the Murray First United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Murray, Ky on Sunday November 6th with visitation beginning at 4pm and service beginning at 6pm.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to, The Humane Society of Calloway County, 607 Poplar St, # A, Murray KY 42071 or The Murray Tiger Band, 1800 Sycamore St, Murray KY 42071

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchruchillfuneralhome.com