John Robert Leedy

John Robert Leedy, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather departed from this world on May 2, 2024 in the home. He was born on February 23, 1963 in Iola, Ks., to Robert and Naomi Leedy. John attended Chanute High School, class of 1981. He was united in marriage to Tammy Lowe, united for over 30 years. John lead a fulfilling career. He worked at a loading dock at EFD industrial park during high school in eleventh grade to buy a car. He worked for Leedy Beamon oil since he was knee high to a grasshopper, completed oil wells, fracking, cementing, completing oil wells at age 12, he was a heavy equipment operator at age 12, for the family business. Learned to weld, worked on bearings, and hydraulics. Set tank batteries, trenched pipeline, drilled oil wells, and completed oil wells. Worked for Kelly Down Drilling, Layman Oil, he was a Rough Neck on a double Derrick and triple Derrick oil rigs/ and a driller. He worked maintenance for Vanderman Oil, Yates Center. Remodel/ Construction for Leedy Construction, with his Dad, Bob. He worked at Young’s Welding as a welder’s helper in steel fabrication, within a year moved to night supervisor in the trailer fabrication dept. At age 26, his world was turned upside down. He was involved in a horrific, life changing vehicle accident in the summer of 1989. He spent 6 months in the trauma center at Wesley Medical Center. Learned to walk, talk and eat again. Conquered that mountain. He was a master fisherman from the State of Kansas. Outdoorsman, sportsman, and enjoyed hunting. He was a volunteer Fireman for Neosho Falls, KS. An ADC Agent for the State of Kansas, trap nuisance animals, fur bearers, and Animal Damage Control. He was an adventurer, mountaineer. Traveled to Colorado, camping, four wheeling, overlanding, hiking, whitewater rafting, and gold prospecting. His favorite place on the planet was the Great Rocky mountains. He did Native American artifact hunting since childhood. Started bow hunting since age 10. Shot his first deer at age 10. John was a strong individual, loved teaching everyone around him. He was a dog trainer. His Yorkshire Terrier, Gracie, was the latest dog he trained and loved. John will be deeply missed by surviving family members and friends. He was survived by his loving wife, Tammy Lowe; Children: Jack (Bebsylyn) Leedy of Stuttgart, Germany, Robert Leedy of Iola, Ks., Sharon Leedy of Excelsior Springs, MO., Grandchildren: Evie Leedy of Layton, UT., Nova Leedy of Stuttgart, Germany, Nissa Fountain of Iola, Ks., Korbyn Fountain of Iola, Ks., Kinzley Fountain of Iola, Ks., Nate Leedy of Eldorado, Ks., Zach Leedy of Eldorado, Ks., Bryson Leedy of Howard, Ks., and Blake Leedy of Kinkaid, KS, Mother: Naomi Leedy of Chanute, Ks., Sister: Anita Leedy of Chanute, Ks., Brothers: Paul Leedy of Chanute, Ks., Mike (Angie) Leedy of Chanute, Ks. He was proceeded in death by his Dad, Robert Leedy. John’s warm presence will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved immensely during his time on Earth. A Visitation for John will be held, on Wednesday, May 8, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS. A Time of Celebration will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials in honor of John are suggested to the American Kidney Fund and can be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services are under the guidance of Countryside Funeral Home, 101 North Highland, Chanute, Ks.

John Robert Leedy

February 23, 1963 - May 2, 2024