H. Leonard Neathery Obituary (1921 - 2009)

H. Leonard Neathery, 88, of Oconee died Saturday, September 12, 2009 in his residence. He was born March 12, 1921 in Atwood, Illinois, the son of Medford Allen Ella Moats Neathery. Leonard moved to Oconee in 1948 from Pana. He was a retired carpenter and was also a retired Baptist minister. He had pastored at Hopewell and Oconee Baptist Churches. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, Nokomis. He enjoyed fishing, steam engines, steam trains, antique tractors and Southern Gospel music. Leonard married Bernice J. Talkington on August 28, 1941. She preceded him in death on September 21, 2006. He is survived by his children: Marvin Neathery wife Elaine, Coatesville, IN; Earl Neathery, New Lenox, IL; Joyce Coleman husband Ed, Vintondale, PA; Harold Neathery wife Ila, Chatham, IL; Wayne Neathery wife Patti, Perryville, MO; Darrell Neathery wife Gaila, Murphysboro, IL; Lynn Neathery wife Janet, Minooka, IL; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and by his sister: Lorene Spragg, Charlotte, NC. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother Simon Neathery; sister Polly Ballinger; and by 2 brothers and 1 sister in infancy. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 15, 2009 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Larry Odell officiating. Committal service will be at 2:00 p.m. in Hammond Cemetery, Hammond, IL. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home.