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“Pam and Angie, I am so sorry to hear about your stepfather's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Brent Cope - Louisville, KY

“Johnny bone was a great man. One of the few that called me Lena Kay or Lena Kiezer lol . He loved picking on Steve and I. We love you Linda and...Read More »
2 of 14 | Posted by: Lena Archibald - Dexter, KY

“Condolences in your time of sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Chuck (Thomas) Newton - Benton, KY

“Johnny was such a sweet and kind soul, every time I saw him he never failed to speak and if he didnt know which of "Uncle Jim's" girls I was he would...Read More »
4 of 14 | Posted by: Jimmye Mcleod Johnson - Hardin, KY

“Thinking of you Linda, so sorry! ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Gail Hatchett - Benton, KY

“Prayers for the family...May god send peace and comfort in your time of need.. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Charles & Lawanda Henson - KY

“Uncle Johnny was an awsome man! I will always hold him in my heart....Even though I never seen him after I grew up and moved away, he was always one...Read More »
7 of 14 | Posted by: Linda Sue, Stacey, Shawn, Dylan, & Logan - KY

“Uncle Johnny, you was such a good man and a very favorite of mine.. I remember when I was little getting on the bus every morning and getting off...Read More »
8 of 14 | Posted by: Dallas Estes - Gilbertsville, KY

“Linda, Bub...We are so sorry...Bones meant the world to us and his smile was infectious. All the memories and laughter will forever be with us. To...Read More »
9 of 14 | Posted by: Randall & Trudy - Gilbertsville, KY

“I love you uncle Johnny Bone and will forever miss you! Until we meet again. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: George Mcleod - princeton, KY

“Linda and Wil, Jeff and I are so very sorry for your loss. Johnny Bone will be missed sooooo very much! He always had a special place in my heart!...Read More »
11 of 14 | Posted by: Tracey Wright - Hartselle, AL

A family reunon! Uncle Johnny and Buddy (Dad). “Prayers are with you Aunt Linda and Bub! God calle him home...until we meet again...my God keep you all. ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Melissa Taylor - Princeton, KY

“LInda Will, and family. I am so sorry for your loss, each of you are in my prayers. If you need me for anything, please know that I am here. ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Jeannie Lee - Benton, KY

“We love you all and are praying for you. Uncle Johnny will always be "One of the Great Ones" in our eyes, we will miss him, dearly. May God's...Read More »
14 of 14 | Posted by: John, Jennifer, John-John and Jacob Shavey - KY


John "Johnny Bone" Henry McLeod, , 52 of Benton, Kentucky died on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Marshall Co. Hospital in Benton, Kentucky. He was a laborer for the industrial cleaning industry and a member of Benton Church of Christ.

Born Saturday, December 17, 1960 in Hayti, Missouri, he was the son of the late George McLeod and the late Ruby Mitchum McLeod.

Surviving are wife, Linda Fay (Surles) McLeod, Benton, KY, son, William Edward McLeod of Benton, KY, step son, William Guy York, Benton, KY, step daughters, Pamela Jestes, Benton, KY, Stephanie Lynn York, Benton, KY, Angela Faye Walker, Benton, KY, brothers, Russell McLeod of Benton, KY, Phillip McLeod of Benton, KY, Terry Lee McLeod of Benton, KY, Bob McLeod of Benton, KY and Louis "Buddy" McLeod of Princeton, KY, sisters, Linda Sue McLeod of Smithland, KY, Wilma Dean Taylor of Calvert City, KY, Betty Fay Chastain of Cape Girardeau, MO, Bethel Henson of Mayfield, KY, Mary Lou Thompson of Benton, KY and Tammy Renee McLeod of Smithland, KY. Also surviving are 12 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by brothers, Claude Earl McLeod, George Paul McLeod and Joseph McLeod, sisters, Georgia Faye Milter, Jean Estes, Barbara L. McLeod and Jackie McLeod.

A Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, Kentucky 42025 with the Pete Gunn, III officiating.

Visitation will be held between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Collier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280 Washington, D.C. 20077-7491.