Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameJoel Duncan Leavelle 
Birth6 Mar 1918, Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co, TX
Death2 Oct 2016, Troy, Miami Co, OH
BurialForest Hill Cem, Piqua, Miami Co, OH
Misc. Notes
Son of George Duncan Leavelle and Nancy Frances Ely
[Obituary] Troy Daily News - 5 Oct 2016
TROY — Joel D. Leavelle, 98, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1918, in Sulfur Springs, Texas, to the late George Duncan Leavelle and Nancy Francis (Ely) Leavelle. He was married to his wife of 50 years, Mary Gallaway Shaffer Leavelle, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 19, 2013.
Joel is survived by his children: Sheryl L. Shaffer of Columbus; William Robert (Darlene) Shaffer II of Troy; Mary Joelene Leavelle of Columbus; and James P. (Karen) Leavelle of Cleveland; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Joel served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Troy. He retired as an engineer from Hobart Brothers Company in Troy after several decades of service.
Joel was a great musician and played the piano every day. He enjoyed flying and was an accomplished pilot. He co-founded the WACO Historical Society. Joel could build and fix anything.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the WACO Airfield and Museum. Friends may fly or drive to 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy, Ohio. Pastor Jon Sullivan will officiate. Private interment will be held in Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua.
Memorial contributions may be made to the WACO Historical Society, 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy, OH 45373.
[Obituary] Troy Daily News - 5 Oct 2016
TROY — Joel D. Leavelle, 98, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1918, in Sulfur Springs, Texas, to the late George Duncan Leavelle and Nancy Francis (Ely) Leavelle. He was married to his wife of 50 years, Mary Gallaway Shaffer Leavelle, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 19, 2013.
Joel is survived by his children: Sheryl L. Shaffer of Columbus; William Robert (Darlene) Shaffer II of Troy; Mary Joelene Leavelle of Columbus; and James P. (Karen) Leavelle of Cleveland; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Joel served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Troy. He retired as an engineer from Hobart Brothers Company in Troy after several decades of service.
Joel was a great musician and played the piano every day. He enjoyed flying and was an accomplished pilot. He co-founded the WACO Historical Society. Joel could build and fix anything.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the WACO Airfield and Museum. Friends may fly or drive to 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy, Ohio. Pastor Jon Sullivan will officiate. Private interment will be held in Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua.
Memorial contributions may be made to the WACO Historical Society, 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy, OH 45373.
Spouses
Birth10 Oct 1927, Piqua, Miami Co, OH
Death19 Dec 2013, Troy, Miami Co, OH
BurialForest Hill Cem, Piqua, Miami Co, OH
FatherSamuel Floyd Gallaway (1904-1976)
MotherMargaret E. Evans (1908-1983)
Misc. Notes
Son James Paul, dau Mary Jolene
[Obituary] Baird Funeral Home
MARY GALLAWAY SHAFFER LEAVELLE
Mary Gallaway Shaffer Leavelle, age 86, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born on October 10, 1927 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Samuel Floyd and Margaret (Evans) Gallaway. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William R. Shaffer in 1956.
Mary is survived by her husband of 50 years, Joel D. Leavelle; four children, Sheryl L. Shaffer of Columbus; William Robert (Darlene) Shaffer II of Troy; Mary Joelene Leavelle of Columbus; James P. (Karen) Leavelle of Cleveland; one brother, Glenn Gallaway of Elkhart, Indiana; and six grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her first husband, Mrs. Leavelle was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Vaughn and Frances Peters; and one brother, James Gallaway.
She was a graduate of Piqua High School and a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Troy. She was past Secretary of the Troy Figure Skating Club; Legal Secretary to Howard Swinehart from 1955-1966; Genealogist Volunteer at the Hayner Cultural Center for the Historical Society; and Founding Mother of the WACO Historical Society.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with the Rev. Dr. Keith Wagner of the St. John’s United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, Ohio.
[Obituary] Baird Funeral Home
MARY GALLAWAY SHAFFER LEAVELLE
Mary Gallaway Shaffer Leavelle, age 86, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born on October 10, 1927 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Samuel Floyd and Margaret (Evans) Gallaway. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William R. Shaffer in 1956.
Mary is survived by her husband of 50 years, Joel D. Leavelle; four children, Sheryl L. Shaffer of Columbus; William Robert (Darlene) Shaffer II of Troy; Mary Joelene Leavelle of Columbus; James P. (Karen) Leavelle of Cleveland; one brother, Glenn Gallaway of Elkhart, Indiana; and six grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her first husband, Mrs. Leavelle was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Vaughn and Frances Peters; and one brother, James Gallaway.
She was a graduate of Piqua High School and a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Troy. She was past Secretary of the Troy Figure Skating Club; Legal Secretary to Howard Swinehart from 1955-1966; Genealogist Volunteer at the Hayner Cultural Center for the Historical Society; and Founding Mother of the WACO Historical Society.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with the Rev. Dr. Keith Wagner of the St. John’s United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, Ohio.
Marriage15 Dec 1963, Troy, Richland Co, OH
ChildrenJ. P. (Private)