JUSTICE - Francis “Frank” S. Leizear, 87, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at home.  Services will be held in the Spring in Roanoke Rapids.

He was born in Arlington, Va., to the late Samuel C. and Susan M. Leizear.   Upon graduation from Washington & Lee High School,  he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served overseas.  Prior to moving to North  Carolina, he worked for the Federal Defense Mapping Agency, Bethesda, Md., for 35 years.

Surviving: his wife Cynthia and her three children, Robert Schwartz (Tina) of Massachusetts, Cheryl Hicks (Donald) of North Carolina, and Jason Schwartz of North Carolina; three children. Sandra Robb (Curtis) of Georgia, Michelle Currey (Greg) of Maryland, Samuel Leizear (Laura) of W. Va., from his late wife of 52 years, Helen Zook Leizear; brother Stanley Leizear (Janet) of Virginia; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  He was  preceded in death by one sister, Olivia.

Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg. 

Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Frank to the charity of your choice.