Nigel Leadbeter
May 6, 1966 ~ April 29, 2023
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Nigel Leadbeter (Nig or Yank) as he was also known.
Passed away suddenly on Saturday 29th April at the age of 56.
Nigel was born to Rosemary and Robert Leadbeter on 6 May 1966 in UnionTown Pennsylvania.
Nigel spent time in both the US and Germany before moving to England where he lived until finally moving permanently to Georgia at the age of 22.
Lovingly remembered by his mother Rosemary Leadbeter, his two sisters Tanya and Monica Leadbeter and his two Nephews James Kirwan and Lewis Leadbeter.
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Last time we were all together at Jennifer’s house 🥰❤️
Mum and Nigel ❤️ After Dads funeral
The whole family in Florida Keys this is when Nig caught the Barracuda.
I have so many memories of Nig, one in particular was when we helped Mimi move to Santa Fe New Mexico, we drove for hours eating coffee beans covered in chocolate to keep awake. We stopped off at a hippy commune called in Dome valley for the 4th July. When we were at Mimi’s Nigel Kev and I all walked to get alcohol at stupid o’clock in the morning, as we were walking we noticed that a load of wild dogs ( I thought they were wolves) started to gather behind us in a pack growling! It was so scary but Nigel and Kevin managed to find some rocks and ran towards them to scare them away! I was so scared but he was always protective of his family and that memory will always stay with me! It was an interesting and fun trip with many memories ❤️
Nigel.
How blessed was I to have had you as my friend.
You had been in my life for over 25 years, my children and I have such fun memories of you.
No matter what mood I was in you were always pleased to speak with me.
When I slipped the disk in my back and couldnt walk you looked after me until I recovered, you made it, so I never felt I owed you.
but I did have to watch star trek endlessly with you while I recovered.
Your generosity and kindness was only equaled by your stubbornness
You taught me many lessons in life from your unique value system.
You knew your own truth and values with a clarity I envied.
I will miss you making tea with your silver spoon and your huge pile of unwashed cloths next to your bed.
I remember when you crashed the car into the bridge and we had to hide all of your stash, but couldn’t find it because the car was such a mess. before the police arrived. just another hilarious escape we shared.
We had been playing chess for the last 12 years every day. and feel we havent finished yet!
I regret I couldnt be there for you when you needed help.
I wish I had the chance to say goodbye mate, my wish is that one day we will continue to play our chess game and laugh with each other. as always.
I miss you Nigel. Memory from Steve Jackson.
Awww such a heartfelt message and great memories thank you for sharing Steve ❤️
I will never forget Adam and Eve and their surprise for Nig and I. We were sitting on the couch in one of the many deep conversations when all of a sudden a “plop” sound came from their enclosure. We looked up and saw many more jiggly balls fall from the top shelf of their enclosure to the bottom. Nig jumped up grabbed a knife and cut open the many jiggly balls to expose the many baby Adam and Eves. What a sight!
Nig once said to me, “If you don’t like or understand what is going on then look at it in a different perspective”. You will always be in my heart. Love you – Sherry
Aawww thank you for sharing Sheri ❤️
I remember when he first came to stay in America. It was nice having someone my age around living with Grandma.
-The first time I drove him to “the shop” where he was about to work, when we met them, they thought we were married. Lol!
-He was my date for my first corporate Christmas party at Contel. We had a great time.
It was always fun going to the clubs in Buckhead together.
-I will always remember the talks we had when I would take him to work before he bought his car.
-One time we were riding around and Nig wanted to look at some cars, but wanted to go after hours. We parked my car and walked to the bottom of the lot, out of sight. When we came back to the car, there were lime 3 Cobb Police cars waiting for us. I think they thought we were going to steal one. Lol! We had to explain he didn’t want to be heckled by salesmen. Thankfully they believed us. Lol! Memory from his Cousin Jill Cardone.
Aww love this Jill great memories ❤️
Memory from Andrew Cardone.
My memory of Nigel is when they would come and stay and we would play marbles, it would always end up with us fighting over who won!! In the end Auntie Rosie and Mum wouldn’t even let the marbles come out because they knew how it would end!! There are so many more memories that I will always hold in my heart ❤️ Sleep tight Nig XX
Aww love this Maz thank you for sharing ❤️
I have so many fond memories of Nigel, we went to the same school, I remember being at his mums house and piercing my own ears in his kitchen once, we use to get up to some mischief, but not only that, Nigel remained a friend throughout my life, I’m deeply saddened, Heaven must be a wonderful place as it now has you, RIP My friend xx
Aww thank you sharing these Deb ❤️
Nigel, I have so many memories of you, of us both when you led me astray as an innocent 17 year old and years later when you came back into my life. The first thing I saw of you was a glow of your cigarette as I walked down the love tunnel on my own to meet a friend and you whistled at me, scaring the life out of me! I remember we were driving down Star Lane in your old car, Lucy, on our first date, and the brakes went – we ended up in a field and my seatbelt broke too – we laughed so much! You were always late going out as you’d be fannying around with your hair, we’d be up talking all night, falling asleep in front of the fire at your mum and dad’s, once waking up to the whole room being full of smoke! You always loved to dance, and I loved that about you, I thought the world of you, always have, always will. You were always so lovely to me and made me feel so looked after. You taught me how to play pool, spending hours in the Spyglass together without a care in the world. Years later we spent 2 weeks just the 2 of us driving round Florida, it was the most special time. Sadly the miles between us ended up being too much and we parted, but you were always in my heart and forever will be. I wish I could hug you just one more time … then ‘hop it’, as you’d always say. I love you, Caroline xxxxxxxxxxxx
Aww Caroline he loved you so much and you will always be family to me ❤️
He did indeed xx
So Yankiee
The man was like a brother and I will truly miss you but will always have you in my heart and hear you in my head. We had so many funny times like when I first got taken to Pennsylvania oh wow that was something special. BEAR Hunting lol lol my face was a picture when some relatives took me to the freezer below the house to find a BEAR head and feet lol lol I think I did go green. Lol lol even just writing this is making me laugh at how funny you found that. You helped me through some hard and dark times and never judged me and I will miss you very much but I am going to remember all then epic times that we had. The fox and hounds turned into a great Friday drink and watching the gunners. There are so many my man but I will always tell our tales to all like I have over the years. You was a gifted man and had a heart of gold and I truly love you xx Gavin
Love this Gav thank you for sharing he truly loved you ❤️
Lots of childhood memories from grassy glade. I’ll never forget how you looked after me on my birthday, the evening before my brothers funeral, my first visit to a pub drinking cider and my first kebab on the way home! I’ll be forever grateful to you. For now Nigel, rest easy and I’m sure we will see each other again one day. Big hugs xxxx
LoveAwww Live this Louise thank you for sharing ❤️
Oh so sorry I meant to put Love this Louise thank you for sharing ❤️
Nigel has been my best friend, my soul mate, my protector, advisor and occasional rescuer for 4 decades. We’ve shared laughter and tears and he’s seen inside my soul.
I have so many stories and memories of his fun, and his constant kindness (although only ever to those that deserved it).
There was the time our friends group, which included Kev, Jit, Richard and others (around 15 of us I think) were in one of our favourite haunts, Spats. Someone (possibly Nigel) suggested we go skinny dipping in the local outdoor pool, the strand at the end of the evening. Don’t know why but I was one of the more sober of the group that night. Most made it over the wall, Nigel gave me a leg over and I landed with my back to the pool. Nigel landed in front of me and developed this ‘horrified’ expression. Grabbing me firmly by the shoulders he moved me to one side, looked over my shoulder, moved me back and said ‘you see that, right?’
I turned around and could not believe my eyes, there were around 15-20 really old naked people swimming around in the pool at 2am. Turned out they were a naturist club. I have never seen so many people hope over the wall, absolutely horrified.
One of them had called the Police. By the time they arrived we were all stood around looking ‘normal’ in the kids play area… at around 2.15 am. Only three of the lads who actually made it into the pool had sling their clothes on dripping wet!
The policeman asked ‘been swimming boys?’ … ‘no’ replied three of them. The policemen said ‘so did a cloud just burst over you three then? Nigel and I were to one side and laughing so hard together. Thankfully they allowed us to leave.
Nigel’s kindness extended to my Mum. Having lost my Dad 2 years previously, he had a knack of knowing when she was sad. He’d buy her flowers.
I’m still trying to work out how to function in this world without Nigel.
I believe friends are family we choose. I chose him as family as the instant we met we felt like we had known each other our entire lives. I was lucky that he chose me back. Nigel’s friendship was loyal and fiercely protective.
He taught me how to be street wise and not suffer fools. His heart was more valuable than gold. He will be in my heart and memories for ever.
‘ Fletch ..
(If you click on the photo it’s clearer…
Awww Carole I love this story it made me laugh so hard and your heartfelt words made me cry thank you for sharing these precious memories ❤️ He loved you so much
Thats epic big love
Wow I have so many memories, both in UK very young and then over here, I have funny memories of when Nigel’s snakes babies ALL escaped their cage and the freak out we had trying to get them all back in. Another time in Florida when I burnt my butt sunbathing and Nig being Nig thought it funny when on way home in the car to keep pumping the breaks so it would hurt my butt everytime I moved. All the times he came over for some of the holidays, hanging out, clubbing in Buckhead, all the memories working at B&L and beyond. The time I was very young in UK and Nig asked me to come in his room to listen to a pink Floyd song sat me on the bed and said listen to this and… I cried, so he quickly let me out his room, I remember he used to always get my mum with a cold wet cloth down her back when she was cooking in the kitchen. Nig trying to stuff crusty smelly socks in mine and Tarns mouths after wearing them for I don’t know how long fishing, also on that note I remember us coming home and Nigel and Kev had put their shoes in the oven to dry them out so you can imagine the smell we walked into. I’m sure I saw Nigel get his ear pierced in the kitchen by some of his friends too. I’m sure Nig was mortified the time me and Tarn were sitting on the stairs when Nig walked out of Mum and Dads room after having a shower and obviously didn’t have his towel secure and plop down it went me and Tarn laughed but I tell you I never saw nig move so fast. Just so many memories Nig I can’t write them all down but believe me I will never forget any one of them and Chrerish each and every one, I can’t believe your gone. I love you so much and will miss you terribly, you’ll live forever in my heart. Fly high big brother fly high xoxo
Awww Mon so many funny memories but so sad this made me cry ❤️
I can remember the mischief you and my children got up to, I can see you walking up Grassy Glade to see if they were coming out to play, please you three behave yourself in heaven, at least you have your dads to watch out for you all. Rest in Peace Nigel x x
Aww lovely memories Wendy thank you for sharing ❤️
Love and prayers from Uncle Doyle and Betty
Cousins. This is the only photo I could find. This was New Year’s Eve in early B&L days. Miss you Bert.
Kev i love this pic B&L Days xx
Sending love and condolences to my Auntie Rosie and cousins Tanya and Monica and their families. Much love xx
Aww thank you Deb, so sorry that no one was able to watch it live from the UK ❤️ Xxx
Nigel worked with me before moving to America, eventually sharing a workshop with myself and Kevin. Lots of good memories. Later did some business with Nigel & Kevin across the pond. You will be missed x. Sending love and condolences to all the family.
Aww thank you for your memories sharing Steve ❤️
Going to miss you nigel ! Our monopoly games! We stayed up all night one time playing it 😂 in your bachelor pad with your handmade steam room shower ! Your gonna be truly missed! Love you lots! rest in peace fly high 😘x
Love this Jaz made me giggle thank you for sharing these memories ❤️ Xxx
Another memory your snakes!! Adam and eve! I remember your feeding them in the bath and I couldn’t hold eve she was to heavy and their massive tank in the corner of the living room 🐍🐍💖
Lol 😂 I don’t think anyone will forget those snakes there are so many stories involving them 😂
Wow… I forgot how much our cars looked alike. The next one was just like yours Steve..
Oh Honey you have gone way to soon. I will always remember out weekend getaways to Helen. Shiners parade.. crashing my cousin ‘s honeymoon…
I know we were to do NOLA for your birthday because you wanted to go when it was warm. I will always cherish our trips there. What a Great time we had… all the new peeps we met..