Alfred Leroy Lashley

October 30, 1936 - February 28, 2018

ALFRED LEROY LASHLEY “ROY” 81, of Leesburg, surrounded by his family, Roy Lashley lost his long battle with cancer on Wednesday February 28, 2018. He began his life Oct. 30, 1936 to parents Alfred “Roy” and Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Mott) Lashley, in Vineland, where he was raised. Roy embraced his life to the fullest and had a wonderful sense of humor. He just loved people and enjoyed talking with them. Roy will always be remembered for putting smiles on lady’s faces by being a gentleman and calling them “young lady”, whether they were a baby or 100 years old. As an avid outdoorsman Roy enjoyed a vegetable garden and planting flowers every year. Other outdoor activities included boating, fishing, hunting (which he taught his sons and grandson) and running the dogs with his good friend Parker. He loved to take long rides with his wife to the bay, the game reserve, the Dutch country and to Cape May, where they would ride the ferry together. Roy liked to go cycling with his wife and granddaughters (whom he taught to ride). He spent so many summers camping with his family. At home Roy had many hobbies and pleasures in his life, he loved to cook and can, creating something new all the time. He also made homemade wine and brandy. When he was relaxing he tied fishing lures, watched sports, solved puzzles (crossword-Sudoku-jigsaw-brain teasers), and sat in his swing next to his firepit. Most of all Roy loved to spend time with his wife. He also loved to teach and pass things on to his youngest son-entertain his family and friends and he loved being so involved with his grandchildren. Throughout his life Roy had many achievements and accolades. As a U.S. Marine he served our country overseas, during the Korean conflict. After the military he was employed at the Sheildalloy Corp. in Newfield, where he smelted metals for 40 years, retiring as the Supervisor and Drug Awareness Officer. After retirement he didn’t remain idle for long. Soon he was teaching boat safety courses for the Coast Guard. Roy combined his love of the outdoors/camping and became a part time official for the Belleplain State Forest. He also enjoyed transporting used cars to and from the car auction to the dealer. As a proud Marine Corps veteran Roy joined the Belleplain VFW Post 6257 where he was the Quarter-Master for many years and only retired from the Commander position after his health started to decline. Roy Lashley leaves behind his “Jelly Bean”, devoted wife of 40 years Easter Joy (nee Price) Lashley, He was a great father to daughter Terri Lynn (nee Lashley) and her spouse Christopher Scott, and his sons Ronnie Louis Lashley and Douglas Leroy Lashley. He was a wonderful Pop-Pop to grandchildren, John “T.J.” Shaffer III, Christinarae “Tina” Scott, and Dawn Marie Lashley and his great granddaughter Asilyn. He leaves behind brothers Robert Lashley, William Lashley and Russell Lashley. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and many close in-laws that he deeply cared for. Roy is predeceased by his parents, a sister in law, his mother and father in law, a brother in law and many close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial for Roy Lashley on Sunday March 11, 2018 starting at 1:00 o’clock. This will be held at his VFW Post 6257-Route 550 in Belleplain. Roy dearly loved this post and as per his request, in lieu of flowers a donation be made to this post to help serve other veterans. All are welcome to speak. To email condolences and or tributes please visit www.hoffmanfuneralhomes.net