Roy Leon Lasiter
June 15, 1932 ~ February 14, 2016
Roy Leon Lasiter, 83, Mooresville, died peacefully at home February 14, 2016. Mr. Lasiter was born June 15, 1932, in Bargersville, to the late Harry and Hazel (Parker) Lasiter.
He graduated from Center Grove High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Mr. Lasiter worked for Indiana Bell and Ameritech for 35 years, retiring in 1990 as a Network Testing Technician. He was a devoted member of the Mooresville Lions Club and chaired the annual Grand Prix for a number of years. In addition, he showed Mustangs with his twin brother, Leroy and was a member of the Mustang Club. Leon was an avid gardener and mentor to the neighborhood youth. He hosted the Haunted Trail for Boy Scouts for many years and participated and supported little league baseball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeff Lasiter.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy A. (Baldauf) Lasiter, to whom he was united in marriage on June 18, 1955; children, Randy Lasiter of Mooresville, Teresa Carpenter of Indianapolis, Jan Koors of Brownsburg, Lisa Kinder of Plainfield, and Karen Brenner of Brownsburg; brothers, William, Harry, Donald and Leroy Lasiter; sister, Doris Rhodes; grandchildren, Lindsay Ecklund, Megan Creasser, David Carpenter, Paige Koors, Cassandra Koors, Sara Lasiter, Jacob Lasiter, Katelyn Lasiter; great grandchildren, Jillian Donis, Caleb Creasser, Lucan Creasser, Camden Lasiter.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Roy Leon Lasiter on Thursday, February 18, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, February 19, 2016, in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Mooresville. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Leon was a great guy, and I will miss him. I know he will be missed by many – family and friends alike. I did not see him often, but I loved him greatly as he was Lisa’s father and played such an important part in raising her – one of the most generous and caring people I have ever known. John Daerr
Leon will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. I have known him him for 16 years and have grown to love him like a dad!! A wise man that has raised 6 beautiful children and many grandchildren. He leaves behind a beautiful wife of many years and great examples of loving relationship. Leon you will be missed but you now are resting with your son who left you 16 years ago. I say it is now time to Rest High On That Mountain young man!! God bless you all, I love you as my own. Sandy Pridemore and Family
I only had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Lasiter a couple of times, he seemed like a really good Dad anyone would want; but I have known and loved his son Randy for years and I know he is a wonderful dad. They are just just down right wonderful people. God love and be with Mr Lasiter’s family in this sad time…love and peace to all of them….Sheryle and family
I worked with Leon for many years at Indiana Bell. He was a good friend and always had your back.
Sandy, thank you for your kind words. I believe Jeff was right there as God welcomed my father into His arms. Love you -Lisa
John thank you for your beautiful.words. We love you -Lisa
My prayers are with the Lasiter Family. Teresa and I were classmates in High School. Mr. Roy had to have been a wonderful father & Godly man to raise such loving and Kind children. His Legacy lives on. May God comfort and surround you with Peace. John 11:25-26 “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die’.
All of you are my prayers…God will hold your hands to help you walk through this difficult time. Blessings. Maryori Duarte-Sheffield
Sorry to hear about Leon, He was a fun person and a friend. Sorry we cant attend the service, he will be missed
I worked with Leon many yrs at Ameritech. Always helpful and a great tested. Never a cross word from him.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of our family. Enlighten our hearts and minds that we may live more fully this vocation to love. In our daily life and work, may we reflect the self-giving love which you, O Father, eternally show with your Son and the Holy Spirit. Let your love be evident in the peace that reigns in our home and in the faith we profess and live. May our family always be a place of generosity, understanding, forgiveness and joy. Kindly give us the wisdom and courage to be witnesses to your eternal design for the family; and grant that the Holy Family of Nazareth may always guide our path to holiness as a family. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Love you, grandpa.
My condolences to all the family, friends, and love ones, of our dear Leon. We can all be assured that Leon is resting comfortably in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and we shall all meet again. …. Leon was more than just a friend to me and to countless individuals that he has touched in his life. I met Leon when I was young and early in my career at the “Phone Company”. Although Leon and I did not work in the same work group, for some reason Leon took me under his wing. I am so grateful that he did! Leon not only taught me about my job but about life. Leon and I spent hours working and just talking together. We shared the good times and well as the not so good times. Leon and I crossed paths many times and worked together later in our careers. Leon was always, “Leon”. Count me among the many that will always cherish the times we were together and will be forever grateful to God that He brought us together. – Larry Reynolds
I lived next door to Nancy & Leon. I was the babysitter for the children. I remember Leon really liked his cars! All Cadillacs ! He was a good neighbor. Love, Brenda Wozny
Leon’s Family sent a virtual gift in memory of Roy Leon Lasiter
Prayer – The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Go to site: http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/praythechaplet.php The Divine Mercy Message and Devotion The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. And, he wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy. The Humble Instrument Sister Faustina was a young, uneducated nun in a convent of the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Poland during the 1930s. She came from a poor family that struggled during the years of World War I. She had only three years of simple education, so hers were the humblest tasks in the convent, usually in the kitchen or garden. However, she received extraordinary revelations — or messages — from our Lord Jesus. Jesus asked Sr. Faustina to record these experiences, which she compiled into notebooks. These notebooks are known today as the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, and the words contained within are God’s loving message of Divine Mercy. Though the Divine Mercy message is not new to the teachings of the Church, Sr. Faustina’s Diary sparked a great movement, and a strong and significant focus on the mercy of Christ. Saint John Paul II canonized Sr. Faustina in 2000 making her the ‘first saint of the new millennium.’ Speaking of Sr. Faustina and the importance of the message contained in her Diary, the Pope call her ‘the great apostle of Divine Mercy in our time.’ Today, we continue to rely of St. Faustina as a constant reminder of the message to trust in Jesus’ endless mercy, and to live life mercifully toward others. We also turn to her in prayer and request her intercession to our merciful Savior on our behalf. At the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
This is such a beautiful and powerful prayer that opens the gates of mercy from Our Lord and Savior. We have been saying so many prayers for the family and for Leon’s soul. May God’s love comfort all of you and fill you with peace. — John & Amy Griffin
Dad always had a sense of humor. There was one night many years ago. Most of us were still in school, so we should have been sleeping, but I decided I would rather have a spelling bee. I did not know he had been standing at the bedroom door with a smile on his face trying not to laugh. ‘Alright. Now go to sleep!’ That was one time I remember falling asleep with a smile on my face. He loved all of his children and grandchildren amd we shared our love for him immensely.
Dear Griffin Family — you have been such a blessing! Thank you for you prayers, kindness, friendship and wonderful meals.
John, we received you voice message — it was great to hear your voice. Thank you for your kind words – during this time we remember and pray for your wonderful parents. Your friendship is a constant blessing.
I can honestly say that when I think of Leon I remember his amazing smile. Whenever I saw him he would smile and lighten the room. I was blessed to know him and his beautiful wife and even more blessed to have his daughter, Lisa as my friend. Leon will live on in our memories and I will miss him terribly. Love, Kristi Butner
Kristi, thank you for the wonderful memories — you are a blessing!
My condolences to Nancy and family on your lost. I remember fondly Nancy sharing her stories of life with Leon that added giggles duirng our work day. Blessing to you all, Sherry Blankenship
Leon was a GREAT MAN!! May he rest in Peace. Isn’t it ironic that he passed on Valentines day on a Sunday. God knows Leon had a heart of gold filled with love. He always thought of others before himself in everything he did in life. He was a man that I will always cherish and be remembered as a father to me. He will be greatly missed. May God Bless him and his family…Always!! Casey Cooper
I’m so sorry to hear of Leon’s passing and send my condolences to his family. I know you were in his thoughts at all times. Leon was a great Lions Club mentor for me and I’m sure many others in Lions. Without his tireless dedication, the go cart race fundraiser would never have become a reality. He will certainly be missed. Betty Kale Trusty