The Herald Bulletin
Anderson, Madison Co., IN
6 April 2001, Page A2
Gerald C. Leedom
Gerald C. Leedom, 77, Anderson, died April 4, 2001, at ManorCare Nursing Home after an extended illness.
He was born March 30, 1924, in Anderson, and was a lifelong resident of Anderson. He was
employed by Warner Press for 19 1/2 years and Bright Corp. for 19 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a 1942 graduate of Anderson High School. During his high school years he ushered at all the basketball and football games. He also served as a scorekeeper.
He attended Anderson College from 1942-1943 and served as a cheerleader for the basketball team. The slogan "Lead them with Leedom" was used in their cheering.
He was a member of the Madison County Historical Society and served as treasurer for 10 years. He was a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, active in Boy Scout work and attended two Boy Scout jamborees, visited the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and served as a leader for Explorer Post 2004 at Park Place Church of God. He was a 77-year member of Park Place Church of God where he served on the ushering staff.
Survivors Include his wife, Phyllis Hart Leedom, whom he married June 18, 1977; two brothers, Melvin (wife, Ruth) Leedom of Anderson and Everett (wife, Lisa) Leedom of Honolulu, Hawaii; Sister, Opal Ruth Leedom Helvering of Lolo, Mont.; two grandsons; adopted children, International students, David Griffith and George Otieno, both of Philadelphia, Pa., Cyril Joudieh of Beruit, Lebanon, Cynthia Joudieh Lowell of Virginia Beach, Va., Toks Ogunlunga of Washington, D.C., Jean Claude Monperous and Serge
Monperous, both students at Anderson University; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry H. and Nona Edna (Trick) Leedom; brother, Myrl Leedom in 1983; and sister-in-law, Lois Leedom In 1998.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Pastors Don Collins, Donald Johnson and David Coolidge officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. today [6 Apr 2001] at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Historical Society Museum Fund or the Explorer Boy Scout Post 2004 at Park Place Church of God, Anderson.
Anderson, Madison Co., IN
6 April 2001, Page A2
Gerald C. Leedom
Gerald C. Leedom, 77, Anderson, died April 4, 2001, at ManorCare Nursing Home after an extended illness.
He was born March 30, 1924, in Anderson, and was a lifelong resident of Anderson. He was
employed by Warner Press for 19 1/2 years and Bright Corp. for 19 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a 1942 graduate of Anderson High School. During his high school years he ushered at all the basketball and football games. He also served as a scorekeeper.
He attended Anderson College from 1942-1943 and served as a cheerleader for the basketball team. The slogan "Lead them with Leedom" was used in their cheering.
He was a member of the Madison County Historical Society and served as treasurer for 10 years. He was a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, active in Boy Scout work and attended two Boy Scout jamborees, visited the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and served as a leader for Explorer Post 2004 at Park Place Church of God. He was a 77-year member of Park Place Church of God where he served on the ushering staff.
Survivors Include his wife, Phyllis Hart Leedom, whom he married June 18, 1977; two brothers, Melvin (wife, Ruth) Leedom of Anderson and Everett (wife, Lisa) Leedom of Honolulu, Hawaii; Sister, Opal Ruth Leedom Helvering of Lolo, Mont.; two grandsons; adopted children, International students, David Griffith and George Otieno, both of Philadelphia, Pa., Cyril Joudieh of Beruit, Lebanon, Cynthia Joudieh Lowell of Virginia Beach, Va., Toks Ogunlunga of Washington, D.C., Jean Claude Monperous and Serge
Monperous, both students at Anderson University; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry H. and Nona Edna (Trick) Leedom; brother, Myrl Leedom in 1983; and sister-in-law, Lois Leedom In 1998.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Pastors Don Collins, Donald Johnson and David Coolidge officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. today [6 Apr 2001] at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Historical Society Museum Fund or the Explorer Boy Scout Post 2004 at Park Place Church of God, Anderson.
The Herald Bulletin
Anderson, Madison Co., IN
6 April 2001, Page A2
Gerald C. Leedom
Gerald C. Leedom, 77, Anderson, died April 4, 2001, at ManorCare Nursing Home after an extended illness.
He was born March 30, 1924, in Anderson, and was a lifelong resident of Anderson. He was
employed by Warner Press for 19 1/2 years and Bright Corp. for 19 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a 1942 graduate of Anderson High School. During his high school years he ushered at all the basketball and football games. He also served as a scorekeeper.
He attended Anderson College from 1942-1943 and served as a cheerleader for the basketball team. The slogan "Lead them with Leedom" was used in their cheering.
He was a member of the Madison County Historical Society and served as treasurer for 10 years. He was a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, active in Boy Scout work and attended two Boy Scout jamborees, visited the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and served as a leader for Explorer Post 2004 at Park Place Church of God. He was a 77-year member of Park Place Church of God where he served on the ushering staff.
Survivors Include his wife, Phyllis Hart Leedom, whom he married June 18, 1977; two brothers, Melvin (wife, Ruth) Leedom of Anderson and Everett (wife, Lisa) Leedom of Honolulu, Hawaii; Sister, Opal Ruth Leedom Helvering of Lolo, Mont.; two grandsons; adopted children, International students, David Griffith and George Otieno, both of Philadelphia, Pa., Cyril Joudieh of Beruit, Lebanon, Cynthia Joudieh Lowell of Virginia Beach, Va., Toks Ogunlunga of Washington, D.C., Jean Claude Monperous and Serge
Monperous, both students at Anderson University; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry H. and Nona Edna (Trick) Leedom; brother, Myrl Leedom in 1983; and sister-in-law, Lois Leedom In 1998.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Pastors Don Collins, Donald Johnson and David Coolidge officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. today [6 Apr 2001] at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Historical Society Museum Fund or the Explorer Boy Scout Post 2004 at Park Place Church of God, Anderson.
Anderson, Madison Co., IN
6 April 2001, Page A2
Gerald C. Leedom
Gerald C. Leedom, 77, Anderson, died April 4, 2001, at ManorCare Nursing Home after an extended illness.
He was born March 30, 1924, in Anderson, and was a lifelong resident of Anderson. He was
employed by Warner Press for 19 1/2 years and Bright Corp. for 19 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a 1942 graduate of Anderson High School. During his high school years he ushered at all the basketball and football games. He also served as a scorekeeper.
He attended Anderson College from 1942-1943 and served as a cheerleader for the basketball team. The slogan "Lead them with Leedom" was used in their cheering.
He was a member of the Madison County Historical Society and served as treasurer for 10 years. He was a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, active in Boy Scout work and attended two Boy Scout jamborees, visited the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and served as a leader for Explorer Post 2004 at Park Place Church of God. He was a 77-year member of Park Place Church of God where he served on the ushering staff.
Survivors Include his wife, Phyllis Hart Leedom, whom he married June 18, 1977; two brothers, Melvin (wife, Ruth) Leedom of Anderson and Everett (wife, Lisa) Leedom of Honolulu, Hawaii; Sister, Opal Ruth Leedom Helvering of Lolo, Mont.; two grandsons; adopted children, International students, David Griffith and George Otieno, both of Philadelphia, Pa., Cyril Joudieh of Beruit, Lebanon, Cynthia Joudieh Lowell of Virginia Beach, Va., Toks Ogunlunga of Washington, D.C., Jean Claude Monperous and Serge
Monperous, both students at Anderson University; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry H. and Nona Edna (Trick) Leedom; brother, Myrl Leedom in 1983; and sister-in-law, Lois Leedom In 1998.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Pastors Don Collins, Donald Johnson and David Coolidge officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. today [6 Apr 2001] at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Historical Society Museum Fund or the Explorer Boy Scout Post 2004 at Park Place Church of God, Anderson.
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