James H. Leslie, Jr.

James H. Leslie, Jr., 81, of Downingtown, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Garden of Grace Hospice Center at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte Ettien Leslie of Downingtown with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Newtown Square, PA he was the son of the late James H. Leslie, Sr. and Naomi Brown Leslie.

Jim was an area resident all his life and a 1956 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville. He proudly served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963. He was employed by the Lukens Steel Company of Coatesville retiring in 2000 as a plate inspector.

Jim was a member of the Thorndale United Methodist Church, the Thorndale Fire Company and the Brandywine Goddard Masonic Lodge. He was a big Philadelphia Sports teams fan.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children; Kenneth J. Leslie and wife Lori of Intercourse, PA, Robin L. Jackson and husband Andrew of Gap and Kevin B. Leslie and wife Christina of Ambler, PA, three grandchildren; Drew Jackson, Dylan Jackson and Abbey Leslie and three siblings; Larry Leslie of Honey Brook, Linda Leslie of Coatesville and Brenda Leslie of Coatesville. He was preceded in death by two siblings; Janet Horblinski and Mickey Leslie.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Pequea Baptist Cemetery, Gap, PA. Masonic Services will be performed at 10:45 AM. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM. At the request of his family everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear Philadelphia Sports Team clothing.

In lieu of flowers; memorial donations may be made to the Garden of Grace Hospice, Coatesville VAMC Voluntary Services, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320-2096.  Checks should be made payable to the Department of Veterans' Affairs with James H. Leslie, Jr.'s name in the Memo line.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com