Robert Leavens Obituary

Robert J. Leavens, Sr., 68, of Jackson, NJ, passed away Sunday in St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton. Born in Detroit, MI, Mr. Leavens was a longtime Jackson area resident and a member of Magnolia Road United Methodist Church of Pemberton. He retired after 26 years, as a Master Sergeant with the US Air Force, served during the Vietnam conflict and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He also retired from the State of New Jersey, having worked for the Department of Corrections, Transportation and Division of Motor Vehicles. He was currently employed as the parts manager for Paul's Auto in Jackson. Bob was a member of the DAV #4110, Joseph A. McNerney, the Jackson Firehouse and was a former member of Enterprise Volunteer Fire Co. in Hamilton. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Dalton and Luanna Leavens, a sister, Judy Reid and a brother Norman Leavens. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, RoseMary (Stout) Leavens; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Gerry Endres; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Deborah Leavens, Robert Jr. and Janet Chin-Leavens, John and Kelly Leavens; four sisters, Delores, Gerri, Janet and Carolyn; his grandchildren, Devon Morgan, Tiffany Endres, Tiffany Estelle, Samantha Conley, John P. Leavens, Angie Tait, Jamie Selley, Benjamin Leavens, Rebecca Moy Leavens and Curt Leavens; 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Funeral Service will be held 10:00am Saturday at the Saul Memorial Home, 1740 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, NJ, with Pastors Samuel Savage and Raymond Gough officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ. Family and friends may call 6-9pm Friday at the Memorial Home.