Leonard Elmer Irvin

February 24, 1914 - October 9, 2016

Mr. Leonard Elmer Irvin, 102, of Louisiana, MO, formerly of Clarksville, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO. The Rev. Art Moore will officiate. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana, MO. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home. He was born on February 24, 1914 in Clarksville, MO to John and Stella Johnson Irvin. He was married to Frances Brown in 1941 and she preceded him in death in 2003. To this union was born one daughter, Betty Jane Irvin of Louisiana, MO who survives. He is also survived by 2 special nephews, Leroy Berry, Jr. of Town and Country, MO, and Sydney Meek of Stockton, California, 2 nieces, Joyce Berry Palmer of St. Louis, MO and Maria Watts of Peoria, IL. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Irvin, and 2 sisters, Irene Twine and Martha Berry, and an aunt, Marlena Watts. He was a long time farmer in the Eolia area and loved to visit his farm in his spare time. He was a loyal member of the Soul Chapel Methodist Church in Clarksville, MO for many years. He was active in the church serving as a choir member. His favorite past time was watching the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball and was a very passionate fan. He had been a resident of Maple Grove Lodge nursing home for a number of years. He will be forever missed for that warm smile and twinkle in his eyes as he cheered the St. Louis Cardinals. May he rest in peace.