Leslie Lee Reel was born to Melissa Reel and Les Lockhart on February 7, 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Les Grew up in western Washington where he had a love for BMX bikes, skateboarding and basketball, his love only increased.

He moved back to Nebraska, settling in North Platte where he graduated from North Platte High School in 2004. At the time of his death he worked for Chad at CJ's Liquor. He enjoyed his work.

Les was never a stranger to anyone and lit up any room he walked in to. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed fishing and playing pool.

Les was preceded in death by his father Leslie Lockhart; grandfather and grandmother Richard Reel and Verlien Reel, Orville and Dorothy Lockhard; great grandfather, Veron Ruetzel.

Survivors include his mother, Melissa Reel-Ross; brothers, Jeff Florom, Jason Florom, Kris (Heather) Florom; sisters, Juanita (Nate) Ross, Jennifer Barnhill; many nieces and nephews that he loved with all his heart; an amazing uncle, Gus Reel; may great aunts and uncles; great grandmother Colleen Reutzel.

A special thanks to Aunt Lizzy Bell and family, his brothers from another mother, Jason (Marissa) and Jeff Moats, Doug Bland, Chris Nativeded and Steve Perez.

The family invites everyone to celebrate the new life for Les. Bring stories to share with his family. There will be a dinner, 4:20 P.M., Saturday, August 1 at the Eagles, followed by drinks at Kelsey's until closing.