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Lee DEXHEIMER Obituary
ASSUMPTION, IL - Lee Ellis Dexheimer, 60, formerly of Taylorville, Ill., died at 5:39 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at his home
He was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Taylorville, the son of John Phillip and Dorothy Eugenia Walter Dexheimer. On Oct. 25, 1986, he married Denise Kay Hoffman at First Baptist Church in Taylorville.
Lee had been employed at Borg-Warner in Decatur and Hydrogear in Sullivan in Research and Development. Most recently he was a substance abuse counselor at the Taylorville Correctional Center.
He was a member of Taylorville Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife: Denise Dexheimer of Assumption; daughter, Alyssa Dexheimer of Assumption; son, John Dexheimer (fiancée, Taylor Pashia) of Vandalia, Mo.; and twin brother, Lynn A. Dexheimer of Morrisonville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother in infancy.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Taylorville Christian Church with the Rev. James Jones and the Rev. Dick Wamsley officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Central Illinois Food Pantry, 2000 E. Moffat, Springfield, IL 62702; Visionway Christian School, 1124 N. Webster, Taylorville, IL 62568; or First Baptist Christian Academy, 301 Mary Street, Rosamond, IL 62083.
McClure Funeral Home of Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories of Lee or condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.
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August 10, 2015
May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief. May all his memories stay close to your heart. Psalms 46 : 1 Joanna
Gayla Havener
August 10, 2015
Denise,
Randy and my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this most difficult time. He was a wonderful person.
Karen DeLancy
August 9, 2015
Denise, I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. May God comfort you and guide you through this difficult time.
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