William Von Lessley's Obituary
William “Von” Lavaughn Lessley, 87, of Decatur died Tuesday January 26, 2010 in Heartland of Decatur.
Von was born on January 26, 1923 in Burton, MO the son of Raymond M. and Bessie Lena Williams Lessley. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He retired in 1984 from Norfolk & Southern Rail Road. He married Dolores Guild on September 11, 1941 in Moberly, MO she preceded him in death on November 6, 2007.
Surviving are his sons, Mark Lessley Debbie of Decatur; Garland Lessley Connie of Moberly, MO; daughter, Karen Schultz Steve of Barry, IL; nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, Melvin Lessley.
Private family graveside service will be in Calvary Cemetery in Illiopolis with Father Rick Weltin officiating.
The family of William “Von” Lavaughn Lessley is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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