LELAND — Lee W. Hauser Jr., 45, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea; two sons, Joshua and Brayden of Leland; parents, Lee and Nancy Hauser of Elizabethtown; sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Cliff Winefordner of Apex; niece and nephew, Ashley and Cliff; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Patty and Bruce Hall; and brother-in-law, Brett of Pine Plains, New York. In his short life, he taught his boys compassion, kindness and patience. They will be better men because of him. He was a true friend to many. His smile was contagious, and he was always the first in line to help and assist anyone who had a need. Please take time to remember him by doing the same.