Robert Leslie "Les" Harrell
December 6, 1952 ~ September 26, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Robert Leslie "Les" Harrell, 62, passed away at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville on Saturday, September 26, 2015.
A native of Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Robert Edwin and Edith Dillingham Harrell.
Les was a graduate of both Asheville High School and UNC-Asheville and proudly served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune and served for several months on the Med Cruise with Oliver North. After his time in the military, he worked as a claims adjuster for Crawford and Co. in Asheville. He went on to work as a Physical Therapist in Florida. In retirement, he assumed the care of his mother over the final seven years of her life. He loved old Turner Classic movies and trivia relating to cars, music and history.
Les is survived by one sister, Lisa Harrell Bodeker and her husband, Rich, of Longwood, FL; his beloved niece and nephew, Jodie and Nick Bodeker as well as many trusted and loyal friends that gave him many years of happiness.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Interment will follow at the Lewis Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated, but memorial donations may be made in Les' name to the Hospice Wing of the Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
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My best to the family at this difficult time.
I went to school with Les. He was always so kind to everyone!
May you find peace by knowing he has so many praying for your family.
Very sorry to hear this. I first met Les when we were in David Millard Junior High together and then we graduated from Asheville High School. He was always a good friend of mine in school and since then we kinda drifted apart, I guess between family and jobs. He was truly a great guy. My prayers are with the family.
Many fond memories growing up with Les.
Lisa, Words are not enough to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Les
I worked with Les @ Crawford & Co and considered him a good friend. He was a very good person. Sorry for your loss. God Bless.
All who knew Les loved him. He will be sorely missed. Prayers of comfort for his family.
I grew up in Beverly Hills with Les. He always had a great smile. He will be missed.
Les was a good friend in high school. Please know that we are grateful that he was part of our story. May God comfort you is our prayer.
I was so sorry to hear about Les. We were classmates and I will always remember that sweet smile of his. Seeing his picture shows me that he never changed over the years. May you have peace knowing that he was loved by all who knew him.
Bless his soul and all the happy memories of Les and his signature laugh. I knew his Mom well and years ago when I saw her regularly it was always about Les. He is on a new joy filled adventure now and know we will meet again my friend. Condolences to you Lisa and all your family.
Les was a good friend of many years standing. He fought the good fight with his typical good humor and great courage. He will be missed.