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October 9, 1952 - May 30, 2008
Harold Leep, Jr.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - May 31, 2008
Deceased Name: Harold Leep, Jr.
LEEP Harold Leep, Jr. was born on October 9, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. He died on May 30, 2008. He was 55 years old. He is survived by his wife Alice, two sons Jeff and Maggie Leep and Lloyd and Heather Leep. He is also survived by his four grandkids Harlie and Reese Leep, Trey Leep and Alissa Hinshan. Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is also survived by his father Harold Leep Sr. of Muskogee, OK. He enjoyed sprint car racing, lettering signs, and spending time with his grandchildren. Few words cannot express the greatness of a man and all he has done for people and lives he has touched. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and were around him. A Memorial Service will be held at the State Fair Speedway on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The family requests that flowers be sent to 2722 Winston Rd., OKC, OK 73120 or make a donation to a charity of your choice.
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Leland Thurman
Harold and I grew-up and played baseball together as young boys. Harold's dad had a service station on the corner of Maple and West Street, less than a block away from my house. His dad was a racecar driver and I always admired how exciting life seemed for Harold, being part of a race family. His dad's race cars were really cool and Harold knew all about them. Harold Sr. was actually the top driver in the country at one time (1950s & 60s).
Harold was great to be around. I can't recall ever knowing a more fair minded and even tempered kid. He was always competitive and seemed to get "salty" (very good) really quick at everything he did. He was a 'hard charger', but very fair minded.
I did not keep in touch with Harold after H.S., but I am sure he enjoyed life as well as having made life a joy for those around him. I am very glad I knew him.
Lee Thurman