Leslie H. Lavender, 87, of Watseka passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center. He was born on June 13, 1937 in Old Fort, NC, the son of Clark and Lucy (Gibson) Lavender and they preceded him in death in addition to one brother. He married Elsie Goocher and she preceded him in death on July 11, 2011.

 

He is survived by one sister-in-law, Doris Lavender of Watseka; one niece, Sandi (Mertin) Weaver of Gilman; two nephews, Greg (Sandy) Lavender of Mahomet and Tim Lavender of Indianapolis, IN; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

 

Leslie served in the United States Army. He loved reading and word search puzzles.

 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Gilman Cemetery with military graveside rites by Watseka American Legion Post #23.

 

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

 

Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

 

Please share a memory of Leslie at knappfuneralhomes.com.