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Jack Leeper Obituary
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Brother Bert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Zeigler City Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Leeper worked at American Coal in Galatia.
He was of Baptist faith and was a 15-year member of Coello Fire Department.
He was born June 1, 1953, in Herrin to Earl L. Leeper and Barbara (Goosetree) Pearson of Johnston City.
He married Vivian (Overturf) Leeper; she survives in Coello.
Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Corey and Alyson Leeper of Christopher; grandchild, Bryce Leeper; brother, Larry Leeper of Murphysboro; and sister, Cindi Jarvis of Bush.
He was preceded in death by his father.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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Jim and Jill Fairbanks
May 3, 2009
Cory Viv and family, I am so sorry.Jack was a great man .....I will miss him and think of him daily Our prayers are with you .
Becki & Jack Erby
April 29, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Alice (Cronin)Wyskiel
April 28, 2009
To the Leeper family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was my friend in high school. I'm sorry I lost track of him. God bless you all. Alice (Cronin) Wyskiel Sesser, Il
John & Kathy Jackson & Family
April 28, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Chris Masterson
April 28, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Jack. Even though I didn't know him for long I did feel very close to him. He was a great person whom I am proud to have known, even though we met under such circumstances. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. He will be missed.
Chris, Respiratory Therapist--Heartland Reg. Med. Center
John & Dianna Hubbard & family
April 28, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rhonda Leeper-Murray
April 28, 2009
Barb,Cindi,Larry and all of the Family,
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. I just keep remembering all of the times that we were all at Cork & DaDa's and the fun that we had. What a great smile Jack had, it would light up the room. Hold on tight to all of your memories. God bless all of you.
Jennie Absher
April 28, 2009
Barbara,
I am sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brenda Downs
April 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sisney
April 28, 2009
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joshua & Rachel Sisney & Family
April 28, 2009
Barb and Cindy
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family at the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Debie (Smith) Misker
Mary (Dunning) Pennycuff
April 28, 2009
Cindi,Larry and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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