Mr. Bryan Guard Leslie, age 80, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 3, 2023.  Mr. Leslie grew up in the Kirkwood Community of Atlanta and graduated from Murphy High School.  He was an active member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church and a longtime member of the Church Choir.  He loved to read and was active in plays and musicals at Henry County Players Community Group.  He was in the Kiwanis Club, a Mason and loved the Georgia Bulldogs.   Mr. Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, William T. and Nina Mae Leslie; and his wife Louise Leslie.  He is survived by his daughter, Karen Leslie of Atlanta.  A Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Jonesboro First United Methodist Church.  The Rev. Dr. Valerie Loner and Rev. Charles Robinson will officiate.  Interment will be at Pine Ridge Memorial Park at 2:30 PM following the Church Service.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 5-7 PM at the Funeral Home.   In lieu of flowers make contributions in his name to: Jonesboro First United Methodist Church, 142 South Main Street, Jonesboro GA, 30236 or a Charity of your choice.      Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge, 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com