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Leroy W. McMahill Sr.

February 22, 1941 — March 20, 2023

ELKVILLE

Leroy W. McMahill Sr., aged 82, of Elkville, IL formerly of Galesburg, IL fell asleep in death on March 20, 2023 at his home.

He was born on February 22, 1941 to the late Leo and Vietta (Miller) McMahill in Monmouth, IL.

Leroy lived most of his life in the Galesburg, Monmouth area before moving to Southern Illinois.  He worked as a body mechanic and painter for the Ford Garage, Lakis Ford, Roger Bros., and Yemm Chevrolet before retiring in 2008.

Leroy was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and a member of the Murphysboro, IL Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  He greatly enjoyed sharing the good news of God’s Kingdom with his family, friends, and community.

Leroy’s main interest was his family.  He loved gathering together, sharing a meal, and telling stories.  Playing with his grandchildren brought him special joy.  He played the guitar and built several instruments.  He loved to “tinker” in his garage.  He enjoyed repairing and rebuilding cars, trucks, bulldozers and tractors as a hobby.  Leroy was a kind man who never met a stranger.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years Sherry (Logsdon) McMahill; son, Fred (Angie) McMahill of Galesburg, IL; son, Leroy “Bill” McMahill Jr. of Galesburg, IL; daughter, Melissa McMahill of Galesburg, IL; son, Timothy McMahill of Galesburg, IL; son, Brandon (Whitney) McMahill of Elkville, IL, 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and his brother Vincent (Linda) McMahill of Havana, IL.

He was preceded in death by his father Leo, his mother Vietta, and his brother Prentice.

Cremation has been accorded.  A memorial service will be held  at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Murphysboro, IL.  Burial will be at a later date in the McMahill Cemetery, Avon, IL.

Final Arrangements have been Entrusted to Southern Cremation and Burial Services.

Condolences may be left online via website on Leroy's Tribute Wall.

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

15285 Illinois 127, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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