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Leslie Polk Burroughs

December 28, 1948 ~ February 20, 2013

Leslie Polk Burroughs Sr, age 64, died on February 20, 2013, in the way we all hope to pass - peacefully, in his sleep. He was born in Greenville, NC on December 28th, 1948 to Polk and Margie Burroughs. His served his country and community in the Navy, and briefly as a policeman, but devoted most of his working life to building the family business, B&S Generator. Another source of pride for Leslie was his work with the Cub Scout Troop #752. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Faye Burroughs, age 62, his children Leslie Burroughs Jr and Joey Carol Wall, his grandchildren Jordan, Kylie, Myles, and Marley, his sisters Cheryl Kennedy and Brenda Guyant, and his brothers Kenneth and Garry. Visitation is from 12:30pm -1:45pm Saturday, February 23, 2013 with a service following at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC. Burial follows at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials made to Cub Scout Troop #752 at St. Paul Methodist Church, 1217 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount NC 27803. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 2/23, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 2/23, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. I only knew Leslie a short time but could immediately tell he loved taking Jordan camping and camping himself as well. He was always willing to lend a hand in any endeavor. He gave of himself unconditionally to family and Scouting. Sitting around the campfires listening to his tales will be sorely missed. Just a great man that was taken too soon.

  2. Leslie was a very dear man and will be very much missed. I’ve only known him in the short time that I have been involved with the Scouts and feel as if I’ve lost my own grandfather. Jordan and Faye you both will be in our prayers.

  3. I have known Leslie for several years now, and I only hope that my son will be half the man he was. Leslie was the kind of man who quietly made sure all those around him had what they needed. He was generous beyond words to his family and friends. He had a heart of gold that never stopped. I can’t imagine going camping and not having him with us. There every morning when you would awake before the kids. A cup of coffee and great stories to be had before the day began. His complete adoration for Faye and Jordan was something ever really seen anymore. Faye and Jordan, family you are and will always be in my prayers. Leslie, I will miss you my dear friend and I will always carry you in my heart.


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