Robert James (Jim) Leary passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 72. The son of Robert Francis Leary and Jeanne (Tracy) Leary. He was born on January 31, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio. Jim worked as a residential painter and artist and was a member of Heartland Cultural Alliance of Avon Park. He is survived by his loving children – Danielle Eisenberg of Naples, Florida; Benn James of Lake Park, Georgia. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Francis Leary.
His creative talent and love of art is evident in his unique pieces that have been exhibited at South Florida State College’s Museum of Florida Art & Culture, Highlands Art League’s Yellow House Gallery and Museum of the Arts, and Heartland Cultural Alliance’s Peter Powell Roberts Museum of Art. He also loved cars, races and lived life to the fullest. Jim approached death with a positive attitude and is mourned by many friends. A memorial will be scheduled later. For more information refer to the Heartland Cultural Alliance website www.heartlandculturalalliance.org
Arrangements entrusted to
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
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