Leonard H. McCrory's Obituary
Leonard H. McCrory, Sr., 80, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
Leonard was born May 25, 1935 in Clinton, IL to Chauncey F. and Hazel (Bruce) McCrory. He married Mary Freeman on May 4, 1957. He was a member and trustee of The Church of the Living God (CWFF), John C. Ellis Lodge #17 F. & A.M, St. Mary’s Chapter #65 OES. Leonard enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening and traveling.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary; his son, Leonard H. McCrory, Jr.; his two daughters, Gwendolyn McCrory of Decatur and Cheryl Smart of Virginia; his two grandchildren, Candice Smart and Kendra Smart; his great-grandson, Alfonso Rey Smart; and his godson, Marty (Dawn) Watkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Leonard Harold McCrory III; and one brother, Chauncey Arthur McCrory.
Services to celebrate the life of Leonard H. McCrory, Sr. will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home before the service with Masonic rites at 10:30 a.m. Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Association or American Kidney Association.
The family of Leonard H. McCrory, Sr. is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Leonard H. McCrory, Sr.: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/MRZPDPZW4BSLT4BC
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