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Leon J. Kingsley
Born: 11/28/1934
Died: 8/8/2021
Age: 86
Community: Bancroft, MI
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Leon J. Kingsley, age 86 of Bancroft, passed away Sunday, August, 8, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Love Chapel in Bancroft. His son, Pastor Mitchell Kingsley will officiate with burial to follow in Fremont Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday one hour prior to the service.
Leon was born on November 28, 1934 in Bancroft to the late J. Harold and Nellie (Walter) Kingsley. Leon attended Durand High School, graduating in 1952 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. On June 18, 1960 Leon married Gayle Loraine Thier in Corunna and together raised 2 sons. Gayle later passed on September 11, 2016.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Kingsley worked many years for General Motors in Preventative Maintenance. Leon was a professional singer with a beautiful voice and he led worship at many churches over the years. He was a member of Open Door Christian Fellowship in Durand, enjoyed gardening and collecting coins.
Mr. Kingsley is survived by his 2 sons: Gregory Kingsley and Pastor Mitchell (Teresa) Kingsley; 3 grandsons: Ian (Beth) Kingsley, Julian (Ashley) Kingsley, Alex Kingsley; several great grandchildren: 3 sisters: Barbara Eddy, Joanne Tattersall, Eva (Les) Drlik; brother, Carl (Janice) Kingsley and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions given in Mr. Kingsley’s name are suggested to Open Door Christian Fellowship, 8327 Duffield Rd. Gaines, MI 48436. Online condolences may be shared with his family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com. |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
503 W. Maple Ave.
Bancroft, MI 48414Get a Map to this location...
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