LeRoy Blazer, 84, died peacefully on July 13, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.
LeRoy was born August 29, 1936 in Du Quoin Illinois, the son of Albert C. Blazer and Agatha (Doane) Blazer. Leroy married Marjorie Bolsen on October 19, 1956 and she preceded him in death on February 3, 1997. He later found love with Mary Bevan whom he married in 2002. LeRoy worked in service for A.E Staley for 40 years until his retirement in 1996. LeRoy also served as a volunteer with the Hickory Point Fire Department for 34 years. He enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan. But he most treasured time spent with his family. LeRoy attended Forsyth Baptist Church.
His is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary; daughters: Jennifer Clark of Decatur, Diane Henry of Bicknell, IN, and Karen Cuttill and husband Eric of Decatur; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Pam Blazer of Ramsey; sister: Joan Jordan and husband Bob of Moweaqua; 1 niece; 2 nephews and his special Maltese Poodle – "Little Bit".
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marge; brother, Joe Blazer; son-in-law, Rick Henry; grandson, Shane; 1 nephew; and his Shih Tzu, Wiggles.
Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.
LeRoy was born August 29, 1936 in Du Quoin Illinois, the son of Albert C. Blazer and Agatha (Doane) Blazer. Leroy married Marjorie Bolsen on October 19, 1956 and she preceded him in death on February 3, 1997. He later found love with Mary Bevan whom he married in 2002. LeRoy worked in service for A.E Staley for 40 years until his retirement in 1996. LeRoy also served as a volunteer with the Hickory Point Fire Department for 34 years. He enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan. But he most treasured time spent with his family. LeRoy attended Forsyth Baptist Church.
His is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary; daughters: Jennifer Clark of Decatur, Diane Henry of Bicknell, IN, and Karen Cuttill and husband Eric of Decatur; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Pam Blazer of Ramsey; sister: Joan Jordan and husband Bob of Moweaqua; 1 niece; 2 nephews and his special Maltese Poodle – "Little Bit".
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marge; brother, Joe Blazer; son-in-law, Rick Henry; grandson, Shane; 1 nephew; and his Shih Tzu, Wiggles.
LeRoy Blazer, 84, died peacefully on July 13, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.
LeRoy was born August 29, 1936 in Du Quoin Illinois, the son of Albert C. Blazer and Agatha (Doane) Blazer. Leroy married Marjorie Bolsen on October 19, 1956 and she preceded him in death on February 3, 1997. He later found love with Mary Bevan whom he married in 2002. LeRoy worked in service for A.E Staley for 40 years until his retirement in 1996. LeRoy also served as a volunteer with the Hickory Point Fire Department for 34 years. He enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan. But he most treasured time spent with his family. LeRoy attended Forsyth Baptist Church.
His is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary; daughters: Jennifer Clark of Decatur, Diane Henry of Bicknell, IN, and Karen Cuttill and husband Eric of Decatur; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Pam Blazer of Ramsey; sister: Joan Jordan and husband Bob of Moweaqua; 1 niece; 2 nephews and his special Maltese Poodle – "Little Bit".
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marge; brother, Joe Blazer; son-in-law, Rick Henry; grandson, Shane; 1 nephew; and his Shih Tzu, Wiggles.
Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.
LeRoy was born August 29, 1936 in Du Quoin Illinois, the son of Albert C. Blazer and Agatha (Doane) Blazer. Leroy married Marjorie Bolsen on October 19, 1956 and she preceded him in death on February 3, 1997. He later found love with Mary Bevan whom he married in 2002. LeRoy worked in service for A.E Staley for 40 years until his retirement in 1996. LeRoy also served as a volunteer with the Hickory Point Fire Department for 34 years. He enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan. But he most treasured time spent with his family. LeRoy attended Forsyth Baptist Church.
His is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary; daughters: Jennifer Clark of Decatur, Diane Henry of Bicknell, IN, and Karen Cuttill and husband Eric of Decatur; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Pam Blazer of Ramsey; sister: Joan Jordan and husband Bob of Moweaqua; 1 niece; 2 nephews and his special Maltese Poodle – "Little Bit".
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marge; brother, Joe Blazer; son-in-law, Rick Henry; grandson, Shane; 1 nephew; and his Shih Tzu, Wiggles.
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