Emmett J. Leezer Jr.
August 25, 1925 - March 31, 2022
Emmett J. Leezer, Jr. 96, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. One of 12 children born to the late Generose (Reasor) and Emmett Leezer, Sr., Emmett was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran, and retired from Tube Turns Corporation. He loved golfing, traveling, fish sandwiches, and cold beer. Emmett was Catholic by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma Jean Leezer, and 6 siblings. Emmett is survived by his children, Mike Leezer (Rose), Pat Sturgeon (Jerry), and Chuck Stewart (Patti), 5 siblings; granddaughters, Robynn, Nicole, Natasha, Tammy, and Brittany; many great-grandchildren, and two special friends. His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home. Expression of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Emmett J. Leezer, Jr. 96, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. One of 12 children born to the late Generose (Reasor) and Emmett Leezer, Sr., Emmett was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran, and retired from Tube Turns Corporation. He loved golfing, traveling,... View Obituary & Service Information