Leslie Massey
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Leslie "Les" U. Massey, 71, of Gillespie, IL, died at his residence on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 5:29 pm. He was born June 30, 1954 in Staunton, IL to Edsel Udell Massey & Mary Ellen Nordyke Johnson.
He married Kathleen Hunter Massey on November 17, 1978 in Belleville, IL. She preceded him in death on February 21, 2024. He had worked at Aladdin Steel in Gillespie, IL.
He is survived by his step mother, Katherine Massey File of SC, daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Brown of Alton, IL, Stella Massey of Brighton, IL, grandchildren, Christopher, Erika, Madison, Joey, Jason, Cearra, Kaiden, Allie, Paislee, Lena, Lyle, Ryea, Nyki, great-grandchildren, Bryson, Theo, Levi, Amelia, siblings, Mary Brown of SC, Brenda Depriest of SC, Nicole Stiwill of FL.
Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, son, James Massey, daughter, Stacie Massey, siblings, Leonard Massey, Debbie Massey, Glen Elders, Sandy Flores, John Kovac, Susan Kovac.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Kravanya Funeral Home
