Obituary for John Fitzgerald Leeper
John Fitzgerald Leeper, age 59 of Dublin passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 25, 1961 in Washington, DC he was the son of Walter Marue Leeper and the late Minnie Lamon Leeper.
John was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in the 82nd Airborne Division.
He also served his local community as a Police Officer with over 29 years of service with the Pulaski Police Department.
He is survived by his
Wife – Rebecca Mills Leeper – Dublin
Son – Austin Leeper & fiancée, McKayla Huff – Pulaski
Step-daughters – Hunter Riddle, Pulaski, Laura Reece – Dublin
Father – Walter M. Leeper – Dublin
Brothers – Walter Williamson – NC, Vernon Williams – MD, Keith (Deborah) Williams – FL
Numerous nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM – Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Pulaski Church of God with Rev. Dr. Henry Fiske officiating. Interment will follow at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin where he will receive full military honors.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 2:00-7:00 P.M. October 7, 2021 at the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to the TG Howard Community Center (P.O. Box 1415, Pulaski, VA 24301).You may visit the website www.facebook.com/TGHcenter to donate online.
To sign John’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
October 4, 2021 @ 7:28 pm
Pulaski has lost another great man. He was kind to everyone he met. My condolences go out to his family and his family of his fellow officers. May he rest in peace.
October 4, 2021 @ 7:35 pm
We are praying for you guys
October 5, 2021 @ 9:19 am
John was an excellent officer, who served the citizens of Pulaski with respect and kindness. As a former member of the council, I had the opportunity to talk and work with John on a number of occasions concerning the Town and the people that we both served.
My prayers go out to Rebecca and the family for their loss.
October 5, 2021 @ 9:55 am
RIP Brother
October 5, 2021 @ 6:47 pm
Thank you for all you done for Pulaski God bless praying for your family
October 8, 2021 @ 12:12 pm
One of the finest men I have ever met. Prayers for Rebecca, Austin and the family.