Harold Andrew Lasley

Harold Andrew Lasley, passed away on May 23rd, 2025.   He was born on December 30th, 1950, to Eva Belle Peyton Lasley and Harold Luvelt Lasley.  His father was serving in the US Army in Korea when he was born in Harlan, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Andy Lasley is survived by his loving wife of 49 years and 5 months, Macie Soria Lasley and his two adult children, Frank Andrew Lasley (Susan) grandchildren, Cody, Isabella and Aubrey; Andrea Lasley Riker (Jared) Devon, Nicholas, Jared Isaiah Riker and honorary grandson, Kyle Welch (LeAnn) Gideon and infant Imogen.  Also survived by his sister, Linda Lasley Steinbrenner (Dante Marola); her children, Holly Hermann, and Heather (Mark) Veazie, her children, Andrew (Felicity) and Aaron; he is also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Andy and Macie met at Grand Canyon College as 18-year-olds in August 1969.  They graduated in 1973; he received a bachelor's in music education. He taught school for two years before applying for Officer Candidate School with the United States Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia.  He reported to OCS in Quantico in August 1975.  Andy and Macie married upon his successful completion on December 27, 1975.  Andy served as a Communications Officer in his beloved Marine Corps from 1975 until honorably discharged as a Captain in July 1987.  His last duty station was El Toro Marine Air Station, California.  The family returned home to St. David, AZ.  Andy became a Defense Contractor with various companies in Ft. Huachuca retiring on 12/30/2016 after nearly 29 years of service as a Systems and Technical Analyst.

Andy served as a music director in different churches while on active duty, Carlsbad Baptist Church being one.  He was a music leader at First Baptist Church in St. David and most recently an Elder and Music Director at Calvary Christian Fellowship in St. David for over 20 years.  He also taught Bible classes and shared his music at Quirbiri Nursing Home until his health declined.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather (OlPa), a great leader and friend. He was a faithful servant to God, his Country, family and friends.  He is deeply missed by so many.

His Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church, 983 S. Ocotillo Ave., Benson, AZ on 7/12/25 at 1pm (2pm Mountain Time).  His Military Honors Ceremony and Committal is scheduled on 7/18/25 at Southern Arizona Veterans Cemetery, 1300 S. Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, AZ.

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