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- NEW CASTLE - Leroy Kissick, age 75, of New Castle, peacefully went to be with the Lord Friday evening at Henry County Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born September 9, 1931 in Henry County to the late Milford Cash and Della (Wolfe) Kissick Sr.
He worked at Warner Gear for 11 years, was an auto mechanic of 20 years and worked for Ingersoll Steel for 22 years.
Leroy was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and loved people in general.
He was a proud member of the Crown City Cruisers and loved his cars.
Leroy was an avid NASCAR and sports fan. He also enjoyed fishing, watching T.V., camping, and his two dogs Missy and Angel.
Leroy will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Wanda (Kinnett) Kissick of New Castle; four sons, Darrell Kissick of Arizona, Leon (wife: Anne) Kissick of Florida, Harold Kissick of Kennard, Rodney (friend: Nicole) Massengale; one daughter, Cheryl (husband: Rufus) Montoya of California; three sisters, Helen (husband: David) Sullivan of Greenfield, Phyllis Wilson of Anderson, and Marguerite Bertram of New Castle; also several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Cordella Kissick and Carol Hendershot; two brothers, Milford Cash Kissick Jr. and David Kissick; and one sister, Evelyn Kissick.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Minister Frank Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Family has requested family and friends wear casual dress.
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