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Glen Gilbert Leeper

September 27, 1938 — August 11, 2016

Herrin- Glen Gilbert Leeper, age 77, of Herrin, passed away at 9:27am on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home in Herrin. Glen was born in East Moline on September 27, 1938, the son of Carl Oliver Anthony and Eula Lucille (Jeralds) Leeper. He married Judith Berry on June 18, 1960 at Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church in Herrin. She preceded him in death on August 22, 2011. Mr. Leeper had worked as a diesel mechanic, retiring from May Excavating. Survivors include- Daughter- Kathleen Leeper of Herrin Son- John and Carolena Leeper of Herrin Daughter- Michelle Leeper of Johnston City Daughter in law- Virginia Leeper of Johnston City Grandchild- Dusty Smith of Johnston City Grandchild- Joshua and Nickki Leeper of Johnston City Grandchild- Stormie and Zack Frost of Herrin Three Great Grandchildren- Loretta Leeper Dennis Jay Leeper Annabelle Frost Sister- Linda Burgess of Herrin Sister- Rebecca Gross of McKenzie, Tennessee Sister- Christina Harrington of Carbondale Brother- Carl Leeper of Elmonte, California Brother- Ron Leeper of Herrin Brother- Gary Leeper of Carbondale Brother- Phillip Leeper of McDonough, Georgia Brother- Charles Leeper of Zeigler He was preceded in death by his parents, wife- Judy Leeper, son- Dennis Leeper and grandson- Travis Leeper. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com
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Monday, August 15, 2016

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201 S 13th St, Herrin, IL 62948

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