Russell Leicht, Sr.
August 23, 1941 ~ June 19, 2018
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Russell Leicht Sr., 76, passed away on June 19, 2018 at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. He was the loving husband of Carol Leicht. They shared 57 years of marriage together.
Born in Middletown, NY, he was preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Dorothy Leicht and a brother, John Leicht II. He is survived by a brother and sister, Eugene Leicht and Pearl Tonioli.
He is also survived by two sons and a daughter, Russell Leicht Jr., Gene Leicht and Sherri Morgan; a daughter in-law and son in-law, Melodee Leicht and James Morgan; and four grandchildren, Stephen, Sara and Jordan Leicht and Ashley Traylor.
He will be remembered as an entrepreneur, Nascar promoter and true racer. He was loyal, fair and generous to those he knew throughout his life’s journey. Rest in Peace and God’s Speed.
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Asheville, NC, Department of Veterans Affairs. Charles George VAMC, ATTN: Voluntary Service, 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Gene and Jordan sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. You are in our prayers. Henry and Vivian Wallace
Sherri, My thoughts are with your family as you process this grief. He gave such a great fight and is now pain free. We will continue to hold your family in prayer.
Sherri we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Clyde and I are so sorry for your loss of such a great man. He will always be a part of us and be in our heart. May he wrap you all in his angel wings and give you comfort. Prayers for the family
My hearts go out to each one of you. It is very difficult to lose someone so close to you. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. A lot of good times with Russ Sr. on and off the racetrack, You will be missed!!
Praying for comfort, peace, and healing for family, loved ones and friends. God bless.
So sorry Carol and family for your loss. Praying for you all.
Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear about Russ. Please know I am thinking about each of you during this sad time.
Carol and family, so sorry for your loss, lots of memories of Russ and your family.
Condolences to Carol and the entire Leicht family.
So sorry to hear of Russ’s passing. He was so special to my dad and a great friend. Our thoughts are with your family at this time
Carol and entire Leicht family,Sheri and I are sorry to hear of your loss.We have many fond memories of Russ and all on the ‘River’.God bless you all and prayers and thoughts are with you.