Leon Gire

Leon Gire obituary

Leon Gire

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Leon Gire Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferry Funeral Home on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Leon Gire, 71, Sheldon, MO passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home doing what he loved, watching Cowboy's football.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Nevada. Interment will follow at Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 a.m. prior to the service at First Baptist Church.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

3

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

301 E. Highland Ave, NEVADA, MO 64772

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church (Nevada)

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Ferry Funeral Home

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.