Born April 24, 1947 to the late Oliver and Effie Leslie. A sweet angel of love lifted him to heaven on Sunday, February 9, 2014.
Retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company with over 30 years of service, there he made everlasting friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Roger Leslie, Charles Leslie, Leonard Leslie, sister, Francis Welch, and father-in-law, Thomas Ragin.
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Willie leaves to cherish his sweet memories, his sweet and loving daughters; Tina Leslie and Pamela Leslie, both of Joliet, IL, his sons; Willie Leslie of Joliet, IL and Keith Leslie of Hopkinsville, KY, his loving grandchildren, Javonna Leslie of Joliet, IL, Jacoby Wilson of Booneville, MS, brothers; Oliver (Mary) Leslie of Joliet, IL, James (Vanessa) Leslie of Paducah, KY, uncle, Clarence Wells of Lyden, KY, mother-in-law, Eula Pearl Ragin of Joliet, IL, aunts; Jimmie Stubbs of Kingston, TN and Mable Edmond of Rienzi, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 3:00-5:00 PM at the funeral home. Private interment.
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Minor-Morris Funeral Home
112 Richards St. (815) 723-1283
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