Leon A. Crosby

Leon A. Crosby obituary, Beloit, WI

Leon A. Crosby

Leon Crosby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium on Dec. 30, 2025.
Leon A. Crosby, 81, of Roscoe, IL, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born December 1, 1944 in Hampton, SC, the son of Charlie H. "Haygood" and Lula (Sauls) Crosby. Leon married Sharen Kay Crosby in 1965. She predeceased him on December 14, 2025.
Leon was a long time Chrysler employee. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and shooting pool at the Carom Room. Leon was a family man, and loved spending time with his family and his dogs.
Leon was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be missed by all.
Survivors include his children, Todd Crosby and Kelly Crosby; grandchildren, Ashley (Ben) Nichols, Brandon Visgar, Tessla McKittrick, and Tyreese "Ty" (Leslie Martinez) Crosby; great-grandchildren, Mason, Jackson, Layla, Xavior, Ally, Lily, Vanessa, and Brandon Jr.; brother, Charlie "Haygood" Crosby Jr.; sister, Becky Crosby; sisters-in-law, Terry Crosby and Karen (Jeff Brannon) Colwell; numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife; parents; brothers, Amos "Bubber" (Sue) Crosby and Ephrom Crosby, sister-in-law. Liz Crosby; and great grandson, Paul.
A private Celebration of Life for Leon will be held. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Leon A. Crosby, please visit our Tree Store.

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