- Date Of Birth: April 5, 1927
- Date Of Death: November 24, 2018
- State: Maryland
Leslie Joseph Stickles, Sr., son of the late Leslie Joseph Stickles and Sybilla Pricilla Fink Stickles Smith, was born in Washington, D.C., raised in South Baltimore and attended Southern High School. Leslie was a World War II veteran. Shortly after the war, Leslie was introduced to Shirley Mae Nalls. A courtship ensued, eventually leading to Holy Matrimony.
Leslie joined the Baltimore City Police Department in 1952 and, in 1990, retired from the Department after a 38-year career that saw him attain the rank of Lieutenant.
Leslie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley Mae Stickles (nee Nalls), and his sister, Mary Katherine Zimmerman. He is survived by 9 children, Leslie Stickles, Jr. (Ginny), JoAnn King (Wayne), Jeffrey Stickles (Karen), Kevin Stickles (Lisa), Craig Stickles (Debbie), LaRue Pannuty (Clarence), Stacey Stickles, James Edwards (Tiny), and his newly adopted daughter, Sue Finke, who became an invaluable member of his family as she lovingly cared for Shirley and Leslie. The cherished grandfather of Christopher (Norma) and Brandon (Laura) Stickles; Tara King Reinert (Paul); Laura Stickles France (Matthew) and Allison Stickles; Kristin Stickles Hadden (Grant), Jacqueline Pundt Campbell (Adam) and Brittney Pundt (Scott); Gregory Buchman (Jennifer) and Emily Buchman Murphy (John); C. J. Pannuty, Amie Pannuty (Scott) and Nicholas Pannuty (Courtney); Shelby Wright, Sydney Wright (Shane) and Shannon Wright. The devoted great-grandfather of Izaak, Colin and Jackson Stickles, Lisamy Borrero, Kiara, Jose and Sophia Landrua; Alyssa and Austin Stickles; Greyson and Scarlett Reinert; Kaiden and Flynn France; Isla and Auden Hadden; Tyler and Dylan Campbell; Johnny and Tommy Murphy, Anthony Buchman, Cory and Brad Taggart; Jacob, Jade and Jaxon Pannuty, Esther Lawlor, Nicholas Pannuty, Jr., and Lillian Dawson; and, one great-great-granddaughter, Isabella Restal. Leslie is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
On November 24, 2018, at the age of 91, Leslie passed away peacefully in his sleep while surrounded by family and friends.
