Leon Easley

Leon Easley obituary, Savannah, TN

Leon Easley

Leon Easley Obituary

Visit the Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah website to view the full obituary.

 

Leon Easley

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 17, 1943, the son of the late Edwin Louie and Hester Pearl Allison Easley.

In 1969 he was united in marriage to Mackie Helen Wilkerson, who preceded her husband in death on November 4, 2022.

Leon worked with several construction companies and owned multiple businesses over the years.  He served his country proudly in the United States National Guard and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  In his spare time he enjoyed trading, buying, selling and refurbishing tractors.  Leon had a great sense of humor and he always took care of his friends and family.

He departed this life on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 80 years, 2 months, and 26 days.  

Leon is survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Joel Michael Easley; sisters, Nita Fay Ferrell, Ruth Cook, Barbara Brown, and Edwyna Lewis; and brothers, Billy, Louie, Ronnie, Doyle, and Scottie Easley.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah

450 Church Street P.O. Box 1027, Savannah, TN 38372

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