Mr. Leon James Statz, age 72 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1945 in Imperial, Nebraska. Mr. Statz was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick Wilhelm and Dorothy Knight Statz; three brothers; one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Statz, of Lebanon, KY; two sons, Fred Statz, of Virginia, Kevin Statz, of Indiana; three daughters, Terry Hampton, of Illinois, Kris Pope, of Florida, Tiffany Statz Lang, of California; two brothers; three sisters. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Bosley Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. David Whitlock. Interment to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy are encouraged to take the form of contributions to the Wounded Warriors or to the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.