of Poplar Grove, AR
December 19, 1919 - November 24, 2009
Leon McChesney, 89, of Poplar Grove, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at his home. Mr. McChesney was born December 19, 1919 in Cairo, Illinois to the late M.B. McChesney and the late Lela Hillyard McChesney. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and he retired from farming in Poplar Grove.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorotha McChesney; two sons, Gary McChesney and wife, Maureen, of Batesville, Arkansas and Perry McChesney and wife, Debbie, of Newark, Arkansas; one daughter, Carolyn Fehr of Poplar Grove; nine grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Inez McChesney and Loree Hill.
Services for Leon McChesney will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Roller-Citizens. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-3 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Charles Shipman and Brother Rob Pelkey will officiate.
Pallbearers are Billy Wayne McChesney, Doyle Simpkins, Dennis Bryant, John White, Charles Heard, Jim Igou, Tommy Taylor and Larry Howell.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 97 Phillips County 302 Road, West Helena, Arkansas 72390.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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Gwen Siders
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Emily I certainly see you in him. You have such a beautiful spirit and self and I know you will know God is with you, and your church members too, call if I can help or come over. I am so..sorry Sweetie, God will Bless and keep you and your family close. Love always. The Siders Family
Terry B. Garrison
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Dear Carolyn and McChesney family,
I will be praying for you all at this time of grief, but I know the Lord's grace will sustain you.
In Christ,
Terry B. Garrison
adelle saulters
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Dorotha, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.May God grant you peace in knowing Leon is home. Sending our Love, Adelle, and Essie.
Roy Reynolds
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
My sincere condolences to all the family.
Brenda Knapp
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
My sincerest condolences to all the family. I know you will miss him greatly