Thomas Leslie

Thomas M. Leslie, 63, of DeLand, Florida, passed away at home on January 11, 2026. He was born October 25, 1962, in Massapequa, New York.

Thomas attended Plainedge High School in New York and was a graduate of Oswego State College. He worked in sales with CDR Systems and Hubble before becoming self-employed, a role he proudly held for the past ten years. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and friends, and staying connected with the Oz Boys.

Thomas is survived by his lifelong partner, Anita Rash; stepchildren Melissa Rash Gilyard, Stacy Rash, and Michael Rash; Brothers, David and Robert Leslie; Sister, Toni Leslie; Nephew, Timothy Kasyjanski; Niece Alison Kasyjanski Soens. and grandchildren Brianna Minchew, Blaine Peach, Layla Gilyard, Gavin Gilyard, and Niko Gilyard. He is preceded in death by his father Rupert Jackson Leslie and mother, Catherine Alice Leslie.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Higher Ground Ministries, 820 North Frankford Avenue, DeLand, Florida.

Tom will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know and love him.