John "Leon" Lamborn Obituary (1942 - 2021)

John "Leon " Lamborn age 78 of Carlock, IL, passed away 5:04 PM on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal IL. A public visitation will be 3:00 PM-5:0 PM Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Everyone is required to wear a mask. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Leon was born October 8, 1942 in St. Joseph, Illinois the son of Robert Basil and Thelma Irene Sebring Lamborn. He married Carolyn Christine Barentine on May 31, 1963 at Vale Baptist Church, Bloomington, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his 2 children, J. Allen (Dianne) Lamborn, Carlock IL, Kimberly Sue (Karl) Bouk, Cabery, IL, grandchildren, Joshua Allen (Holly) Lamborn, Bloomington, IL and Joel Robert (Alexis Clayton) Lamborn, Carlock, IL, and Kole Astin, Kaitlyn Adrianna and Kameron Avery Bouk, Cabery, IL Leon is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 1 sister. Leon had worked at Bridgestone Firestone Tire Company in Bloomington, IL for over 20 years. He enjoyed constructing wooden model airplanes and landscaping. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com