Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Dr. Mark James Leski


09/02/1961 - 11/23/2021


Dr. Mark James Leski, 60, of Thomaston, Georgia, formerly of Murphy passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard Leski and Joan Canfield.

Mark was a career physician, serving in the health care profession for over 33 years, was an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed bow hunting, farming and loved preparing gourmet meals for his family and friends. Mark has often been described as a true renaissance man.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Rebecca "Becky" Leski and his children; Nicole Sapp, Nicholas "Nick" Kaiser, William "Cal" Sapp (Alexia) and Whitney Young; three grandchildren, Hermione-Savage Sapp, Adalyn Grace Young and Casen Scott; and a brother, James "Jim" Leski (Janet).

Pallbearers: Nick Kaiser, William Sapp, Jim Leski, Billy Herrin, Steven Lee, Hank Sommers.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy, with David Sommers, Mitchell Griffin and John Williams officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00pm Sunday, November 28, 2021 prior to the memorial service.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Tributes may be sent to the family at www.townson-rose.com


You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com