James Leslie

James R. Leslie, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.James was born May 1, 1945 in Evansville, IN, the son of James Logan and Hazel Edith (McVey) Leslie. He married Nancy Ann Blankenship on July 15, 1963 in Decatur, IL.James was an electrician for 52 years, retiring in 2014. He enjoyed watching You Tube and tinkering with things.He is survived by his wife Nancy of 53 years; children James Allen Leslie of Decatur, Ella Sue (Whitney) Williams of Las Vegas, NV, Ralph Carl Leslie of Decatur, Cindy Sue Leslie of Sullivan, Nancy Sue (Shawn) Walker of Trenton, MO; 9 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; siblings Dennis (Sheila) Leslie of Harristown, Lorraine (Keith) Erwin of LaPlace, May Vest of Champaign, Otto (Cheri) Leslie of Decatur, Candice (Bill) Smiley of Texas, Lloyd Leslie of Decatur; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents. "
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