Leonard William Edwards' Obituary
Leonard William Edwards, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home.
Leonard was born in Rosamond, Illinois on September 23, 1927, the son of Ephraim and Verda (Hughes) Edwards. He served proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. He later owned his own painting contracting business, ABC Painting and Decorating. He married Dolores Barter on October 26, 1946. She preceded him in death in 2011. Leonard was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed Cardinals baseball, fishing, pinochle, and hunting mushrooms.
Leonard is survived by his daughters Sharon (Gary) Weybright of Decatur and Linda (George) Stubblefield of Decatur; grandchildren Scott (Lynne) Weybright, Jennifer (Dennis) Ballinger, Mandy Brown, and Melissa (Rob) Morehead; great-grandchildren Chelsea (David), Stephanie, Brycen, Evan, Grace, Madelynne, Miranda, Andrew, Mary, and Stacey; great-great-grandchildren Isabella, Dylan, and Kimberly; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, three brothers, three sisters, granddaughter Kimberly Williams, and great-grandson Jason Weybright. Leonard’s family extends thanks to special caregiver Annette Crutchfield.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Leonard. A private family graveside service will be held at Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left for the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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