James R. Leezer, 81, of Springfield, formerly of Galesburg, passed away at 10:10 am, Sunday, November 27, 2016 at St. John’s Hospice. He was born September 13, 1935 in Mount Sterling, Illinois to Mark and Mabel (Garrity) Leezer. He married Carolyn M. (Nimrick) Bruce on October 4, 1974 in Galesburg and she survives.
Also surviving are his daughters, Anita (Bruce) Smith, Debbie (Brad) Graham and Cyndi Campbell; his sons, Tim Campbell, Jeff (Maria) Bruce, Ed (Chantel) Leezer and Brad (Chrisa) Leezer; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one brother Joe (Connie) Leezer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold, Donald “Dick”, Edward and Bob Leezer and sister, Maxine Colgan.
Jim was a US Army Veteran. He retired from Wonder Bread and was an avid car salesman. He was a member of Christ the King Church.
Visitation: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Christ the King Church.
Funeral Mass: 12:30 pm, Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Christ the King Church with Reverend Joseph Ring officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Christ The King Church
Address:
1930 Barberry Drive, Springfield, IL, 62704Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016
Time: 12:30 pm
Christ The King Church
Address:
1930 Barberry Drive, Springfield, IL, 62704Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Address:
5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707Memorial contributions may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
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Joanne Johnson posted on 12/1/16
Jim will be missed by so many people. I remember him and Butch sitting at the kitchen table talking and laughing. I remember their care and concern for one another. I remember his compassion and his sense of humor. He was a loving man who will be missed. Blessings to your family and I am so sorry for your loss. Joanne Johnson