Ernest "Leon" Eastin (61) of Geff

Ernest “Leon” Eastin, of Geff, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana leaving a huge hole in the lives of his loved ones.

He was born March 16, 1961 to Felix Leon and Lillie Mae (Sharp) Eastin. He left this earth just a short 61 years later. He lived the life he loved working to provide everything he never had for his kids and his grandkids. He was the epitome of stubborn and fun all at the same time. He loved to be outside tinkering in the garage or sitting by his fire pit. He was master at pestering his grandkids and made every effort to make them feel loved. He always had their favorite snacks and bubble gum! He was the best Dad and Papa! 

Left to navigate the world without him are 3 daughters: Amanda (Harry) Sills, Amber (Kenny) Dagg, and Andrea (Josh) Boyd: 7 Grandkids Emma, Bryon, Bryndon, Savana, Serenity, Eli and Deakin. He is also survived by 2 sisters Norma (Art) Tunnicliff and Janet Sue Porchout, as well as several nieces and nephews. 

Preceding him in death were his parents Felix Leon and Lillie Mae Eastin and brothers Ronnie and Larry Eastin.  

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Leon will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the McGriff Funeral Home in Flora with Adam Allen officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home where friends may call from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Leon’s memory to the St. Vincent House in Indianapolis or to the Wayne County Humane Society. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory of Leon please visit by clicking here.