Leon Edgar Delaval – Christopher, IL

Leon Edgar Delaval, 88, of Christopher, passed away on February 12, 2021 at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon, IL.

He was born on March 12, 1932 in Christopher to Leon and Hortense (Lenglin) Delaval. He was united in marriage on January 7, 1974 to Mathel (Gordon) Reed. She preceded him in death on October 17, 2014.

He is survived by his daughter Trudi Boldrey (Steve House) and step-children Beverly (Carl) Smith, Gary (Marilyn) Reed, Brenda (Bruce) Armstrong, Bill (Cheryl) Reed, Ralph (Michelle) Reed, James (Ashley) Reed, Janet (Richard) Buckmaster and Ida (Roger) Murry; one brother Edgar (Donna) Delaval; one sister Sandy (Joe) Mucinski and several grandchildren and great grandchildren that he loved dearly.

Leon took pride in his community service as an assistant fire chief for the Coello Fire Department. He received a plaque for 50 years of service. He was a genuine person and was loved by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mathel, daughter Rita Lynn and a brother Joe Delaval.

Funeral services for Leon will be on Wednesday February 17, 2021 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Steve House officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.

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