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1936
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2025
Lee Derixson Obituary
January 12, 1936 - February 15, 2025
A visitation will be held on March 29th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. at Mattoon Faith Fellowship, located in Mattoon, Illinois, 61938. Minister William (Bill) Derixson will officiate the service.
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Steve Kimery
May 11, 2025
I became acquainted with Lee Roy when we I was in the 3rd grade. We were neighbors and we formed a friendship. When I would return to Mattoon and run into Lee Roy, we always had kind words for each other. I also knew his brothers, Benny and Harold. I am Caucasian and race never entered into our relationship .
75 years have passed and I still recall what a fine person he was. I´ve been away from Mattoon since 1960 but I still remember him as a fine young man. Anyone who knew him I´m sure feels the same.
Steve Kimery
Sycamore, Illinois
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