Benny Leigh's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2020 in Parkersburg, Illinois

Benny Leigh

July 17, 1935 - August 25, 2020 (85 years old)

Parkersburg, Illinois

Benny Leigh's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2020 in Parkersburg, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meridith Funeral Home PC

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Benny Leigh

July 17, 1935 - August 25, 2020 (85 years old)

Parkersburg, Illinois

Benny Leigh Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Benny Leigh of Parkersburg, Illinois, who passed away on August 25, 2020, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Benny Leigh to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Leigh and Ruby Leigh (Lester); his son Thomas Bradley "Brad" Leigh; his grandson Jeremy Leigh; his siblings, Willie, Dale, Bernard, Richard Leigh, Iva Bunting, Neva Fewkes, Mary Collins and Rebecca Galloway; and his parents-in-law, Ellis and Alma Boewe (Fishel).

He is survived by: his wife Joyce Boewe of Parkersburg; his son Gregory Allen Leigh of West Salem; his grandchildren, Tanner Owen Leigh and Janaya Nicole Leigh of Evansville, IN; his great grandchildren, Kylon Amani Austin and Jenson Bradley Ellis Leigh; and his siblings, Glenna Parker of Terre Haute, IN and Bob Leigh (Mary Lou) of Albion, IL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorials are encouraged to the West Salem Moravian Cemetery Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meridith Funeral Home PC



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E Church St, West Salem, IL 62476

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