Posted on 01/03/2018
Jack R. Leisure, 91, of Wormleysburg, died on December 26 at Messiah Lifeways. A Harrisburg native, the son of Vernon and Marcellus Leisure, he graduated from Mercersburg Academy, attended Dartmouth College and was a '49 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In addition to his wife of 66 years, the former Shirley Hastings, he is survived by 2 sons; Randall H. and wife Anna, and Bradley C.; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
After his service in the Navy he was associated with the V.D. Leisure Company. He became President of Leisure Lanes of Hershey and Lancaster, a partner of Self Storage of Lancaster and Village Associates. He retired as President of Capital Beverage Distributors Inc.
Jack was a member of Harrisburg-Snyder Lodge #629 F&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, York Rite Bodies and received the 33° in Cleveland in 1980. He was past Sovereign of Trinity Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Past President of Hbg Chapter #76 National Sojourners and Heroes of 76 and served as chairman of the Marshals Unit of the Valley of Harrisburg for 30 years. He is a Past Potentate and Trustee of Zembo Shrine, Past President of Perry Juniata Shrine Club and past director of Hbg Court #116 Royal Order of Jesters. His community service included Past President and Director of Hbg Kiwanis Club, life member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Homeland Center Trustee, Boys Club of Harrisburg Treasurer, Perry Co. Industrial Development Authority Chapter and Boards of Tri County United Way, PA National Horse Show and Keystone Area Council BSA.
Memorial service will be Friday, January 12, 2018, 11:00 AM, at Pine Street Presbyterian Church Harrisburg, PA. If desired, contributions may be made to Downtown Daily Bread, 310 N. Third St., Hbg, PA 17101 or a charity of your choice.
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Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2017