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1928

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2021

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Leaster McCullough Obituary

Leaster McCullough Sr. was born on September 28,1928 to the late Nancy Standford and Ernest McCullough Sr. in Madison County, Mississippi. Leaster retired from US Steel after 42 years of service. Leaster serviced in the US Army in the Korean War with an Honorable Discharge. Leaster met and married Alberta Harris in 1955. He is preceded in death by his wife; Alberta McCullough, son; Luster McCullough, sisters; Auristeen Smith and Nancy Tucker. He leaves to cherish his memory: Daughter Sandra Hogan Stewart, son; Lester McCullough Jr and daughter Diane London; Six grandchildren, Sixteen great grans, Four sisters, three brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends; the Winfield Family. Leaster's Home-Going Services will be Tuesday June 22, 2021. Visitation will be from 9-12 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 12:00 p.m. All services held at the Guy & Allen Funeral Chapel 2959 W. 11th Ave Gary, IN 46404. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2021.

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Franklin Summers

June 21, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Hoping you will find strength and comfort during your time of loss. Condolences to Sis. Lena Johnson and family of Bro. Leaster Mccullough. From Usher Board #1 Phillips Temple CME Church Indianapolis IN, Dr. Oliver DeWayne Walker (Pastor)

Denise Winters

June 21, 2021

Mr. McCullough was a great man and a loving dad. I grew up with his children. He did a great job raising his children. He will be greatly missed.

Shirley Jackson

June 20, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

william

June 20, 2021

THANKYOU for serving the USA

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