(From Lakin Funeral Home)Leslie “Les” Eugene Haskins, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his home in Wentworth, MO. He was born at the family home in Pierce City, MO, on Sunday April 16, 1944, the son of Frank and Pauline (Wimsatt) Haskins.
Les was a 1962 graduate of Midway High School. He married Sherry Jean Palmer on Saturday, June 18, 1966, at Dry Valley Methodist Church.
Les was a lifelong resident of the area who enjoyed farming and was a machinist by trade. He enjoyed working outdoors and spending time on his small farm. He loved spending endless hours in the shop building anything. Les was known for his work ethic among many other things. He was a very selfless and giving man who preferred others happiness over his own.
Les grew up milling alongside his dad at Jolly Mill, where he developed a lifelong love and appreciation for the mill and its history. He later served as a member of the Jolly Mill Board for approximately 10 years.
He enjoyed watching old western movies, especially John Wayne. He also enjoyed traveling and seeing new places. He most cherished time with his family, friends, and especially grandkids.
He will be deeply missed by many and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
He and his beloved wife Sherry, who he lost in 1988 have four surviving sons, Leslie F (Carol) Haskins of Moroni, UT, David (Karen) Haskins of Purdy, MO, Eric (Allison) Haskins of Edmonds, WA, and Ryan (Kristina) Haskins of Wentworth, MO. Other surviving family members include eleven grandchildren, Emily (Nathan) Abrams, Shelby (Zane) Brown, Maggie Haskins, William Haskins, Dalton Haskins, Keira Monroe-Haskins, Wyatt Haskins, Lauren Haskins, Evan Haskins, Logan Haskins, and Bella Haskins; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Haskins and Bob (Sandy) Haskins; three sisters, Mary (Wayne) Enlow, Janice (John) Weiser, and Nancy (Keith) Wallis; brothers-in-law, John Hancock and Mike (Janet) Palmer; sisters-in-law, Jayne Haskins and Diana (Danny) Milburn; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Les was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Haskins; parents, Frank and Pauline Haskins; brother, Harold Haskins; and sister, Betty Hancock.
Les grew up milling alongside his dad at Jolly Mill, where he developed a lifelong love and appreciation for the mill and its history. He later served as a member of the Jolly Mill Board for approximately 10 years.
He enjoyed watching old western movies, especially John Wayne. He also enjoyed traveling and seeing new places. He most cherished time with his family, friends, and especially grandkids.
He will be deeply missed by many and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
He and his beloved wife Sherry, who he lost in 1988 have four surviving sons, Leslie F (Carol) Haskins of Moroni, UT, David (Karen) Haskins of Purdy, MO, Eric (Allison) Haskins of Edmonds, WA, and Ryan (Kristina) Haskins of Wentworth, MO. Other surviving family members include eleven grandchildren, Emily (Nathan) Abrams, Shelby (Zane) Brown, Maggie Haskins, William Haskins, Dalton Haskins, Keira Monroe-Haskins, Wyatt Haskins, Lauren Haskins, Evan Haskins, Logan Haskins, and Bella Haskins; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Haskins and Bob (Sandy) Haskins; three sisters, Mary (Wayne) Enlow, Janice (John) Weiser, and Nancy (Keith) Wallis; brothers-in-law, John Hancock and Mike (Janet) Palmer; sisters-in-law, Jayne Haskins and Diana (Danny) Milburn; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Les was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Haskins; parents, Frank and Pauline Haskins; brother, Harold Haskins; and sister, Betty Hancock.
The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be at Dry Valley Church in Wentworth, MO on Sunday, September 6, 2026, beginning at 2:30 PM with Pastor Nathan Haskins officiating and family friend Nathan Brown. Burial will follow at Pierce City Cemetery in Pierce City, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Les’s memory to Dry Valley Historical Preservation Corporation in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.
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