Walter LEWIS LESLIE J ULY 2 5, 194 5 - M AY 18, 2 02 5 Sunday, May 25, 2025 Sunday, May 25, 2025
SELLERS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, INC.
168 GREENVILLE STREET, NEWNAN, GA 30263 Pastor Stafford Dudley, Eulogist Reverend Ronald Geter, Officiating
REMEMBERING THE LIFE of
Walter
LEWIS LESLIE Lou Walter Lewis Leslie was born July 25th, 1945, in Chipley, Ga, to the late Betty Charlie Mae Leslie and Sam “Duke” Leslie. Walter departed this life to be with the lord on May 18th, 2025.
Walter was educated in the Coweta County School System, graduating from Central High School. He accepted Christ at an early age. On October 12th, 1965, he was united in holy matrimony to the late Mary Alice Herring-Leslie. Walter, known to many as PoShank and Baby Pooh, was a jack of all trades and a master of none. Walter loved his community and worked for the Newnan Housing Authority, the City of Newnan for many years, Shaw Industries, and Dundee Mills. While living in Washington, D.C., he worked for the Wonder Bread Company. He also worked alongside his son at Walter Leslie Concrete. Walter is preceded in death by his parents, Sam “Duke” and Charlie Mae Leslie; his wife Mary Alice Herring-Leslie; two sisters, Johnnie B. Smith, and Emily Eiland; one brother, Willie Clarence Leslie; three grandchildren, Walter G. Leslie Jr., Allison S. Herring, Nathan W. Leslie, and Jerimiah N. McGill; and one great-grandchild, Romero S. Clark Jr. Walter leaves to cherish his loving memories, one brother, Eddie “Buck” Leslie, and two aunts, Cornelia “Good” Culpepper and Janette Brooks. Five sons: Reverend Stanley (Mary) Herring, Charlie W. Herring, Evangelist Dexter J. Sapp of Newnan, GA. Andrew Sapp and Walter (Lisa) Leslie Sr., of Clarksville, TN. Two daughters, Mary (Christopher) Thomas and Andrea (Jernea) Leslie-McGill of Newnan, Ga. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly.
CELEBRATING THE LIFE
Walter of
LEWIS LESLIE Prelude................................................................................................................Musician The Processional.......................................................................Reverend Donald Barber Selection Prayer................................................................................................Minister Vicki Parks The Scripture Readings: Old Testament.................................................................Reverend Donald Barber New Testament.................................................................Evangelist Jerome Sapp Selection Obituary (Read Silently) Words of Inspiration.....................................................................Mr. Johnny Coshnitzke Reflections......................................................................................Three Minutes Please Eulogy......................................................................................Reverend Stanley Herring Benediction Recessional Final Resting Place: Sunset Cemetery 34 Sunset Ln., Newnan, Georgia 30263 Repast: Ruth Hill Elementary School Repast:
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing that voice that says, “Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling, and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes, we’re together again.”
Flower Ladies Granddaughters
Pallbearers Grandsons Mr. Johnny Coshnitzke
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family of Walter Lewis Leslie wishes to express our most profound appreciation for the sympathy and love extended to us during our time of bereavement. Your deeds of kindness have strengthened and comforted us. We ask that you continue to uplift us in your thoughts and prayers.