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Monday, March 27, 2017

LeRoy M. Brennan

LeRoy M. Brennan, 65, of Galesburg, died at 11:51 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

He was born August 6, 1951, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Jack and Josephine (Lauman) Brennan. He married Sharon Turk January 18, 2003 in Humble, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Houston, Texas and Galesburg; a daughter, Cathy Lee of Bushnell; four step-children, Carman (and Melvin), Tammy, and Monica (and Donald), all of Texas and Richard (and Heather) of Tennessee; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Lorrain (and Patrick) Condon of South Carolina, Barbara (and Robert) Genisio of Galesburg, and Audrey Huddleston of Galesburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a special nephew, Michael Genisio.

LeRoy was an over the road truck driver for 40 years. He was raised in this area, graduating from ROVA High School in 1970. He had lived in Houston for 14 years until returning to Galesburg this past fall. He attended Faith Bible Fellowship in Galesburg. LeRoy was known for his wonderful sense of humor and for being a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears. In death, LeRoy will benefit other individuals by being an organ and tissue donor.

Cremation will be accorded. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at Victoria Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at Faith Bible Fellowship. Pastor Rodney Miller will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with final expenses. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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