County Seat Newspaper
of Clare County

WAYNE “WEASEL” THOMAS LESLIE

JUNE 2, 1951 – OCTOBER 19, 2021

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                Wayne Thomas Leslie age 70 of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, Gladwin, Michigan. Wayne was born June 2, 1951 in Highland Park, Michigan the son of Raymond Thomas Leslie and Evelyn Fay Elliott.

                Mr. Leslie had resided in rural Harrison since 1991, moving from Warren, Michigan. Wayne was a longtime transmission repairman. He enjoyed repairing and tinkering with automobiles, gambling trips to various Michigan casinos. He always looked forward to annual trips to Mackinac Bridge with his daughter, Michelle and grandson Landon. His family described him as a western television shows and movies fanatic. Another traveling highlight for Wayne was when he took a month-long trip to California with his brother Keith and sister in -law Kay.

                Surviving Mr. Leslie are three children; Michelle Emily Pringle and husband Donald of Clarkston, Michigan, Valarie Spann of Harrison and Jason Spann also of Harrison, seven grandchildren, one sister, Lydia, four brothers; Ricky Leslie of Madison Heights, Michigan, Gary Leslie of Harrison, Timothy Leslie also of Harrison and Keith Leslie and wife Susan “Kay” of Harrison, many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents.

                A Life Celebration gathering honoring Wayne will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. at Stocking Funeral Home, 165 W. Oak St., Harrison. Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Leslie may be considered to the Leslie family, in care of: Michelle Emily Pringle. To share an online memory or condolence with Wayne’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements and care of Mr. Leslie and his family are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)539-7810.