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Leon Harshbarger
On June 18th, 2014 Leon Harshbarger transitioned from earth to be with
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Leon was born and raised in
Greenville, Ohio. He graduated from Greenville High School,
earned an associate degree from Edison State College and then attended
both the University of Dayton and Wright State University from where he
earned a B.A. in Communication.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Berlin and Evelyn (Myers)
Harshbarger.
Born with cerebral palsy and legally blind, Leon spent his lifetime in
a wheelchair. Physical limitations were only a slight impediment to his
life. He enjoyed fishing with his dad at Lake Erie. Being an avid
sports fan, he attended many Red's ballgames and Bengal's football
games. He also attended a Final Four weekend. He never turned
down an opportunity to eat out. For several years he volunteered at
Joni and Friends Family Retreats. Leon was a Ham Radio Operator
and was a 23 year member of the Treaty City Amateur Radio Association.
He served
25 years on the Greenville Transit Advisory Committee, and was a past
Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Bible Fellowship Church.
Leon was most proud of completing college. Everything he learned was by
memory or one letter at a time, piecing those letters into words and
then words into sentences. Everything was time consuming, difficult and
accomplished.
Leon faced the terminal diagnosis of esophageal cancer with a unique
courage. His goal was to stay in his home. He had some
physically challenging days, but with the support of his friends and
Hospice, the goal was met.
Leon will be missed. His friendships were strong and enduring. He
taught us that life is sometimes unfair, but trials can be overcome by
patience, courage and faith.
Funeral Services will be held at Bible Fellowship Church, 7757
Greenville-Celina Road, Greenville, Ohio at 5:30pm Tuesday June
24th. Leon requested that a Pizza party be held in his honor
following the service. Graveside services will be at Memorial
Gardens, 8677 Ohio 118, Greenville, Ohio at 9:00am Wednesday, June
25th.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in
Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
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