Bob Leslie of RJM deceased?

[Stewy]

Just had a call that someone read in the Eagle that Bob Leslie of RJM died on 10/25 in Orland. Anyone know anything? I hope not, Bob was always extremely nice to me and I enjoyed his afternoon show tremendously when it was on. Someone please respond and tell me that I'm wrong.

 

[stillinradio]

The story I got was that Bob went to Orlando this past weekend...went to a funeral home and made his arrangments, and told them he wanted to be cremated with no funeral, paid them and went to his hotel room and committed suicide.

 

[omglol]

That is terrible news. My prayers are with his family.

 

[TNM]

Met Bob briefly once. Didn't know him personally, but his partner and friend Marv Edwards
is a dear friend and mentor. Spoke to Marv this morning. I think this is a tough, tragic, sad
radio story. I grieve for my friend Marv and Bob's family and friends whereever they are.

David Sommers

 

[Stewy]

Oh my, oh my my my. Prayers to all family and friends. What a waste.

 

[Diamondtwo]

Wow. Worked with Bob at the original WRJM (105.7 Troy) in 1985-1986. He hosted a Sunday evening show called "Sunday Swing" featuring Big Band/Swing/40's Jazz music. In fact, I got the chance to fill in for Bob a couple of times on that show, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Didn't get to know him all that well outside of the environs of the station, but seemed like a good guy.

Tragic news.

TDO (David Nolin)
Macon, Georgia

 

[JeffONeal]

Anyone know of a link to this story? It had to have made the local paper.

 

[omglol]

I've called the Orlando Sentinel, and they haven't printed anything about it. They suggested I call the PD, but I'm sure that they won't release info about a suicide victim to non-family. If I find anything out, I'll let you guys know.