Leslie “Les” Wicksey

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Leslie Wicksey, 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away September 30, 2022. He was born August 24, 1957 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Joseph and Winnifred Wicksey (now Tulloch). Les grew up in Toronto, where he attended George Brown College. He moved to the United States in 1989 when he married Darlene Stewart, having met her through the RLDS Church in Southeastern Michigan. He was a very proud and accomplished journeyman electrician. Les was a devoted member of Gudgell Park Community of Christ Church in Independence for almost 30 years, where he was also a member of their priesthood.

Leslie was preceded in death by his father, and brothers Ron and Edgar Wicksey. Survivors include his mother; wife Darlene; son Stewart Joseph Wicksey; step sons Darrell, David, Daniel and Darek Heide; sisters Barbara Kernohan, Ethel Wicksey, and Kathy Meloche; brother Jeff Wicksey and eight step-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10am, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Gudgell Park Community of Christ Church, 500 E. Gudgell Ave., Independence, Missouri 64055, for those who wish to remember and celebrate Les’s life.

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  1. Nellie on October 3, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family during this difficult time. Your neighbors the Ruckers



  2. Barb Kernohan on October 4, 2022 at 6:29 am

    My dear brother, you will be greatly missed by your family and friends near and wide.

    To those who read this, may you be blessed as you remember the good times and sad. Leslie was a good and kind person and I was fortunate to know him. From his loving sister, Barbara Kernohan. RIP



  3. Erik Peterson on October 4, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Grew up with the Wicksey family in Inglewood. Thoughts and prayers for the family



  4. Anita L Mortimer on October 4, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. I attended Gudgell Park with Les and family for a time, and also enjoyed seeing Les and Joseph and meeting others in his family during church reunion in Ontario. I will be holding all who love him in my prayers.



  5. Ethel P Wicksey on October 5, 2022 at 6:47 am

    I will miss you my dear brother. You will always be in my heart. Love Ethel Wicksey



  6. Floyd & Paula Gingrich on October 18, 2022 at 10:37 am

    We are sorry for your loss. Darlene and Joseph, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. You have been so kind to us, let us be kind to you. We are now living in an apartment near Hereford House. Same phone numbers, feel free to call for anything. We have just become aware of Leslie’s passing.



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