Leslie R. Hunt

LESLIE R. HUNT Creal Springs- Leslie R. Hunt, 66, of Creal Springs, died at 12:15 PM on Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home As per his wishes he will be cremated and a graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Leslie was born on August 23, 1944 in Woodstock, IL to Richard L. & Shirley (Robinson) Hunt. He married Patricia Werderman and she survives of Creal Springs. He is survived by: Mother- Shirley Deaton of Creal Springs Wife- Pat hunt of Creal Springs Daughter- Cathy Merrill & husband Alan of Marion Daughter- Karen Shepherd & companion Billy Rinks of Creal Springs Daughter- Sherry Haynes of Creal Springs Daughter- Jynelle Ledbetter & companion John Thibeault of Creal Springs Step Daughter- Vicki Banovz and husband Bob of Glendale Heights Step Son- Jeffery McCoy of Madison, WI Step Daughter- Melissa Dotson of Rockford 13 Grandchildren: William Shepherd of Marion Tiffiany Merrill of Marion Kalip Merrill of Marion Jesse Haynes of Hendersonville, NC Katie Ledbetter of Creal Springs Roscoe Ledbetter of Creal Springs Brianna Dotson of Crystal Lake Okie Dotson of Crystal Lake Lacy Dotson of Crystal Lake Tracy Dotson of Rockford Danielle McCoy of Rockford Samantha McCoy of Rockford Amber Banovz of Glendale Heights Great Grandchild- Noel of Crystal Lake He was preceded in death by his father and grandson- Jason Merrill. He worked as a truck driver and enjoyed his job. He drove many miles through the years. In his spare time he enjoyed shooting pool and riding four wheelers with his family. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of the US Truck Drivers Association. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him