Leslie Charles Frizzell, age 72, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 2:00PM at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Vansant Road Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to St Jude's or Boy's Home of Omaha in his honor and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Leslie Charles Frizzell was born in a farmhouse on March 11, 1949, in rural Deepwater, Missouri to Robert and Ethel Frizzell.

Les graduated high school from William Chrisman in 1967; He then joined the United States Marine Corps., serving in Vietnam. He worked for ARMCO 34 years (later GST), retiring in Feb 2001.

Les married Patricia Thompson on February 20, 1971, they just celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Les had many hobbies; he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing guitar, singing, writing music, creating dioramas, naps, riding his Harley, hotrods, fishing, mushroom hunting, and drawing.

He loved this country and was proud to represent the United States Marine Corps. He was a very talented artist in every medium, he loved Jesus, and was the ultimate Patriot.

He was preceded by parents, and one brother, RJ Frizzell.

Survivors include his wife Patricia of the home; 3 children- Karie (Lester) Simmons; Brooke (James) Reser; Brandon Frizzell.  3 grandchildren; Trenton Frizzell, McKyiah Reser, Izaiah Reser; one brother, Don Frizzell (Connie); sister-in-law Rita Frizzell, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.