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Leo Atkins Crisler

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Leo Atkins Crisler, age 87, of Sardis, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. He was born May 1, 1923 in Judsonia, Ark. Atkins was a factory worker in Indiana before moving to Arkansas in 1956. He then worked at Pleasure Lanes and Park Plaza Bowl until retirement in 1986. Atkins truck patched for many years and was well known throughout Saline County for his produce. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Loy and Edna Crisler; his brother, Lolon and sister, Evyree. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Retha Crisler; his son, Darrel Crisler; his daughter, Carolyn Whitaker; his sister, Lillian Converse; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at McPherson Cemetery in Sardis. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published January 2, 2011

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