James Leigh Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Leigh of Sparland, Illinois, who passed away on August 20, 2021 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Lester E. Leigh and Edith Leigh (Root); his wife Betty V. Hattan; his sister Mary Shuman (Charles) of Annandale, VA; his children, Jamie Vroom (Jay) of McLean, VA, Mark Leigh (Gerri) of Sparland, IL, Patricia Crow (David) of McLean, VA and William Leigh (Deborah) of Minonk, IL; and his grandchildren, Matthew Vroom (Kristin) of San Francisco, CA, Brian Vroom (Zoe) of Oakland, CA, Kaitlyn Streitmatter (Jay) of Sparland, IL, Kristin Lock (Nolan) of Canton, IL, Nathan Webster (Tianna) of Sparland, IL, James Leigh of Milwaukee, WI and Christopher Leigh of Minonk, IL. He was also cherished by 6 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jim's name to the LaPrairie Methodist Cemetery Association.
August 25, 2021
Laurie, David, Frida, Meredith and families lit a candle
August 25, 2021
Laurie, David, Frida, Meredith and families sent flowers