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LeRoy M. Holben
passed away peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning, July, 24, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1931, in Louisville, OH, he was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and LeRoy M. Holben and also infant twin brothers. He was a 1950 graduate of Canton South High School. LeRoy also attended the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where he roomed with and enjoyed playing football with Johny Unitas. He was drafted and served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, where he was stationed in Colorado Springs, CO. After his honorable discharge, LeRoy was employed by Republic Steel for ten years. Following that, he was an employee of the U.S. Post Office in Canton for 26 years. He retired in 1991. LeRoy was an avid fisherman and hunter and also enjoyed bowling and golfing. He played amateur baseball in Canton. One of LeRoy's passions was playing Euchre with his mother and other family members and friends. He also loved listening to Big Band records, when you would often find him tapping his feet and whistling along. LeRoy married the love of his life, Wheltha Hough, on November 18, 1955 at 4:30pm at Moreland Christian Church in Canton.
He is survived by his loving wife, Wheltha; ten children, Terry (Carol) of Hartville, James (Darlene) of Akron, Sherry of Cincinnati, Debby (Todd) of Carrollton, TX, Robert of Akron, Pat of the home, Randy (Denise) of Hartville, Sandra (Albert) of Canton, Bill of Canton and Scott (Kasey) of Canton; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses who took care of LeRoy at Mercy Medical Center and especially to the staff on the Select Care Unit who showed LeRoy and his family their compassion and support.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2:30pm in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel with Pastor Mike Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Louisville. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 1:30pm-2:30pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (www.supportveterans.org 1-800-555-9140). Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign the Reed Online Guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com.
Reed, 330-477-6721

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Published by The Repository or The Independent on Jul. 25, 2009.

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Joe and Linda Turick

July 30, 2009

Terry and Carol,
Sorry I couldn't be there with you. You're in my thoughts and prayers daily. Remember--

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear

Donna Upperman and Family

July 29, 2009

Wheltha and Family,

May Leroy's soul,and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen. Love and prayers.

Sandy (Upperman) Bilcze

July 29, 2009

To Holden Family,
So sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Bud & Sue Weisel

July 26, 2009

Randy and Denise,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our Prayers are with you and your family.

The Moon Family

July 26, 2009

Scott, Kacey, Jordan and The Holben Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Terry, Heather & Amanda Moon

Dan Upperman

July 26, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

July 26, 2009

TO THE HOLBEN FAMILY SO SORRY OF TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WALT SIMMONS &SANDRA ELLIOTT

Tom & Julie McCauley

July 26, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lynn (Hibbitts) Longwell

July 25, 2009

TO the Holben family I'm sorry for the loss in your family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

John & Lynda Stuber

July 25, 2009

To Jim and Darlene and the Holben Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of your father. Although
we didnt know you dad our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends

Bonnie Tolson

July 25, 2009

I was sorry to hear aboout Leroy's passing. I want the whole family to know that you're in my thoughts & prayers. Leroy is in heaven playing euchre with my dad (Bob Frederick), Aunt Margaret and Uncle Ken. I won't be to the services on Monday due to a committment out of town.

Jim Young

July 25, 2009

To the family of Leroy
Hello
I read with remorse of Leroys passing. I remember well all of you & I have often thought of my first encounter with Leroy in Mercy Hospital & our subsequent relationship. I regret not being able to come to the services since I live in Florida but please accept my fondest condolences.
Sincerely
Jim Young (formerly Young Plumbing)

Kitty and Terry Woodall

July 25, 2009

Our prayers and condolences are with your family at this time. Lee was a special person, a friend to all. We loved visiting with him on the telephone, and of course he shared his daughter, Debby, with us. I like to say I'm her Texas Mom. Lee was warm and caring of all his family and he had a gift of laughter that made you smile. He was a generous man and will be missed dearly by us all. We want you to know we will remember him always. Love to all members of the Holben family. Truly, truly, Lee lives on in our hearts.

Kitty and Terry Woodall, CarrolltonTexas

duke dale schwesberger

July 25, 2009

sorry to hear this worked with him for many years at the post office. also bowled and played golf with him. sorry i cant be there but i live in youngstown and i'm busy monday good luck. dale duke schweisberger mailhandlers 304

Jennifer Hawthore-Fribley

July 25, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Charlene & Paul Poling

July 25, 2009

We were so sorry to read of Lee's passing. Our prayers are with the whole family at this time. I will always remember the day he was playing with Kathy and my dog(I think it was Cricket) "attacked him". He always seemed to have time to play with my children as well as yours and I will never forget that. He was a good and faithful friend and will be missed. Take solace in knowing that the place where he has gone is where we will all be together someday. Our deepest prayers are with you and the family at this time. You friend

Charlene

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