Robert Glenn Leeper

Robert Glenn Leeper, 79, of Jupiter, FL, died on July 24, 2011. The son of Howard Nolan and Eleanor Bunnell Leeper, Bob was born and raised in Fairmont, WV, and remained a loyal Mountaineer all his life. A 1950 graduate of East Fairmont High School, Bob joined the National Guard at 15 and served in active duty 1951-52. Bob attended Fairmont State College, then began work in sales, spending the bulk of his career with Scott Paper. Upon retirement from the road, Bob joined his wife as a Realtor with R.S. Pizatella in Fairmont. Bob was a 55 year member of Elks #294 and a former member of Fleming Memorial Presbyterian Church in Fairmont. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bob and his beloved wife, Lois, moved to Jupiter in 1995 and enjoyed the warm weather and the warm friendships in their neighborhood, Ocean Cove. He retained close ties with Fairmont, helping to plan class reunions and making yearly trips back home. Bob was an avid golfer and played many a round with his son, Brad, on annual family vacations to Hilton Head Island, SC. The entire family has wonderful vacation memories thanks to his generosity. Bob was justifiably proud of his hole in one, shot in 1977 in Hobe Sound, FL. Bob also enjoyed serving as caddy manager for several years at the Allianz Championship and at the Honda Classic. Passionate about sports, Bob especially loved cheering on WVU Mountaineer football alongside family and friends. His deepest passion was reserved for his family and particularly his wife, with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2002. Bob will be remembered as a man of generosity, a man who deeply loved his family, and a man of resolve in his convictions. He was a friend, counselor and confidante to his son and family and was much loved in return. Bob was preceded in death in 2005 by his wife, Lois Carol Higgs Leeper, for whom he cared with great love and tenderness. Survivors include his son, Brad Leeper (Lisa), Norcross, GA; granddaughters, Sarah Ray (Jared), Seattle, WA, and Laura Amador (Miguel), Savannah, GA; sister, Emma Jean Morgan, Southaven, MS; brother-in-law, Ronald Higgs (Joan), York, PA. Donations in memory of Bob may be made to WVUF-Mountaineer Athletic Club, One Waterford Place - 7th Floor, PO Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507-1650. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held in Jupiter at a later date. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home Family Owned & Operated Jupiter, FL (561) 7644-2030

Robert Glenn Leeper

August 25, 1931 - July 24, 2011