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Harry Leydig Obituary

Harry ``Buss' Leydig, 63, of Hermitage Drive, Greeneville, Tenn., passed away in Takoma Adventist Hospital early Friday morning, Dec. 7, 2001. Mr. Leydig was a self-employed electrical contractor, a member of the Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Glenda L. Leydig; two daughters, Kristen Leydig Bryant of Atlanta, Ga., and Megan Leydig Whitmore of Knoxville, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Mia Catherine Whitmore of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister, Marianne Casey of Greeneville, Tenn; two half brothers, Mark and Jim Leydig; a half sister, Lona Leydig; three nephews, Michael, Mark and Matthew Casey; a sister-in-law, Nancy DiPrimio; a brother-in-law, Eugene DiPrimio, both of Greensburg; and a special friend, Mathis Braun of Germany. Harry and Alma Leydig, his parents, preceded him in death, as well as his stepfather, Michael Kellner. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the DOUGHTY-STEVENS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1125 Tusculum Blvd., Greeneville, Tenn., where a memorial service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. conducted by Leslie Becknell.

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Published by Tribune Review on Dec. 9, 2001.

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