Michael Kent Leming's Obituary
Michael K. (Tipsy) Leming 65, of Houma, LA passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the VA Hospital in New Orleans, LA.
Mike was born on September 3, 1957, in Decatur, IL to Bonnie Marie Underwood (Leming). He served in the US Army and the Army National Guard for a total of 15 years combined. Later in life he graduated from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Avondale, AZ and worked on Harley Davidsons which was his dream job. He married Debra Bennett on April 7, 2012. He loved riding his motorcycle, putting together model cars, and cooking. His contagious smile, his wit, and his sense of humor will be sorely missed.
Surviving are his wife: Debi of Houma, LA; daughter: Jodi (Jason) Juarez of Springfield, IL, step-daughters: Candy (Ozzy) Ruiz and Mandy (Jacob) Sealander; step-brothers: Allen (Cheri) Underwood and Joe Underwood both of Decatur; grandchildren: Devin Michael Leming, Deja Leming, Donovan Leming, Jared Ruiz, Jessica Ruiz, Chelsea Sealander, and Haley Sealander; and one great-grandson: Lynnox Tippit.
Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, his mother, Bonnie, his step-father Chuck, and step-sisters Jenny, Jan, and Kathy.
The family will host a memorial visitation from 12:00pm until 2:00pm, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL. Military honors and flag presentation will be held at 12:00pm by the US Army Honors Team. Memorials may be made to the family.
A special thank you to the hospice team at New Orleans Veterans Medical Center for taking care of Michael in his final days and the staff at the Fisher House of Southern Louisiana for their hospitality.
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