Baskerville, Leon G.

Leon G. Baskerville, 71, of Independence, died Saturday morning, June 12, 2010, at Buchanan County Health Center, Independence, following a short illness.

Leon was born Jan. 27, 1939, in Earlville, Iowa, the son of George L. and Amelia I. (Gibbs) Baskerville. He was a 1956 graduate of the Oneida Schools and was married to Patsy L. Eddy on Nov. 14, 1964, in Independence. Leon was employed as manager at the Derby Service Station and owned and operated Lake and Land Sporting Goods Store in Manchester before becoming a computer technician with the Computer Store in Independence.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Baskerville; and two children Amy Baskerville of Thedford, Neb.,and John Baskerville of Clermont, Fla.

He was preceded by his parents; a brother, LeRoy John Baskerville; and a sister, Yvonne Peasley.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at First United Methodist Church, Independence, with Rev. Dennis Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery, Independence. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence, and from noon until services Thursday at the church.

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