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John Ley Obituary
Age 68, of Magnolia, passed away Thur., July 2, 2015. Born in Canton, a son of the late William and Edna (Brown) Ley, he had been a resident of Magnolia since July of 1973. John was a 1965 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from Local 540 IBEW in Massillon where he was an electrician. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW. Preceded in death by his sister, Carol Jean Ley.
Survived by his wife, Jill Ley, with whom he celebrated their 46th Wedding Anniversary on June 7th; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Nicole Ley and their children, Alex and Kaitlin, of Canton, and Joseph and Sarah Ley and their son, Brandon, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Ronnie Reed, of Canton, Judy and John Hexamer, of Canal Fulton, and Darlene and Ron Hampton, of East Sparta.
A Memorial Service will be held Sat. at 3 p.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Rev. Clifford Hughes officiating. Friends may call Sat. 1-3 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Condolences may be left at:
www.gordonfuneralhomes.com
Gordon (330) 866-9425
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July 10, 2015
I have sadly read of John's passing and recall our friendship from the neighborhood. I also remember the Crosnicker hospitality while attending John & Jill's wedding. May God Bless your family and comfort you. DAVID W. PERKINS
Mike & Martie Hexamer
July 9, 2015
Jill and Family - We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending our deepest sympathy. Mike and Martie Hexamer
Vikki Ellington
July 8, 2015
Jill, Jason and Joe, so sorry to hear that John had passed away. He was a wonderful man! Praying that God will comfort you as you mourn and bless you with many wonderful memories.
John and Bobbi Grossen
July 8, 2015
Jill and family--We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our hearts ache for all of you. Hold on to your memories and to each other.
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Ken & Stephanie Groves
July 8, 2015
Dear Jill and Family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your loving husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, John.
As a former classmate of John's at Canton South, I'll always remember his laugh and the friendship we shared playing sports together, especially when winning the State Boy's 16U summer baseball championship.
May God comfort you and your family during this time of sadness. God bless his soul.
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