Kristopher Karl Leone Obituary (1958

Mr. Kristopher Karl "Kriss" Leone, age 63, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on September 17, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the loving son of the late Walter John Tillman and Bob and Judy Walker Leone. He was raised in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio and later received his GED from the service. He later furthered his education at Ivy Tech Community College where he received a certificate in mechanics. Kriss was raised a Roman Catholic at Rosary Cathedral in Toledo. He was inducted into the United States Navy on August 1, 1979 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. He rose to the rate of E-1 and was honorably discharged on March 3, 1983, receiving the Sea Service Ribbon and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. He remained in the Reserves and was discharged. On January 5, 1985, he was united in marriage to Debra J. Flint in Toledo, Ohio. He was proud of the children they raised together. They settled in Hanover, Indiana for 15 years and he was employed as a union welder with Local 185 at Williamson and Armor Metal and with Contour Plastics. He later worked eight years for Mike's Fabricating in Madison. He held membership in the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion and the Gray Haired Beards and Bikers. Very mechanically inclined, Kriss enjoyed riding his motorcycles, tinkering on cars, listening to music, playing video games, hunting, fishing and building models. Kristopher died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 3:15 p.m. at his residence in Madison, IN. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Kristopher will be missed by his loving wife of 37 years, Debra "Debbie" J. Flint Leone of Madison, Indiana; his sons, Trevor Stockdale of Wichita, Kansas, Cameron Scott Tillman Leone (Chastity) of Madison, Indiana; his daughters, Alene Carvin (Andrew) of Clarskville, Tennessee, Karla Marie Tillman Leone (Mike Newton) of Madison, Indiana; his grandchildren, Violet, Paise, Scarlett, Jett, Malychi, Catamarie, Ryder, Blake-Lynn, Zoey, and Kristopher; his sisters, Kim O'Hearon (Glen Gilbert) of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Kari Wolf (Steve) of Holly, Michigan; his cousin who was like a brother and his best friend, Roger "Butch" Irwin; his sisters in law, Sandy Winters (Rick) of Rexville, Indiana, his aunt. Diane Jagodzinski of Erie, Michigan; Marilyn McClain (Kenny) of Butlerville, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter John Tillman, his adopted father, Bob Leone, his mother, Judy Walker Leone, his sister, Kelly Mykietiuk, and his grandparents who helped raise him, Walter John and Vivian Tillman. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., by Priest Karla Leone at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Kriss Leone Remembrance Fund. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of To send a flower arrangement in memory of Kristopher Karl Leone, please click here to visit our sympathy store.