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Dylan Leader Obituary
Dylan James Leader Sr., 27, of Hoytville, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
He was born Sept. 4, 1996, in Bowling Green, to Daniel Sr. and Jane (Heller) Leader and they survive in Hoytville.
Dylan is also survived by his son, Dylan James "Bubba" Leader Jr. of Hoytville; unborn daughter, Magnolia Grace Leader; brother, Daniel (Macy) Leader Jr. of Carey; sister, Brandi (Charles) Immel of Bowling Green; nieces and nephews, Brooklynn, Tucker, Ariel, Tyler, Kyle, Bryer, Ryder, and Brayden; cousins, Steven (Erica) Heller, Rebecca (Amy) Heller-Flugga, Larry Heller Jr., Joshua (Rosie) Heller, and Morgan and Alex Hoops; special uncle, Larry (Mary) Heller Sr.; mother of his son, Wendi Glancy of Hoytville; mother of his unborn daughter, Ashley Straley of Hoytville; special friends, Garrett Kline, Kelly Fay, Drew Fackler, Courtland Wittenmyer, Glenn Loe, and Jerome Miller; and his Kershner work family.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Richard Sr. and Nancy Heller; paternal grandparents, Robert and Beverly Leader; uncle, Richard Heller Jr.; and aunt, Clorinda Heller.
Dylan was employed with Kershner Excavating and UPS Distribution Center. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed working on vehicles. Dylan never knew a stranger and had the biggest heart and would give the shirt off of his back to anyone. But, he loved nothing more than being a father to his son.
Dylan's funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, where visitation will be 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Burial will be at New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore.
The family request that those attending wear blue jeans and flannel shirts in honor of Dylan. In Dylan's words, "RHEC!"
Memorial contributions may be made to Smith-Crates Funeral Home, 515 N. Main Street, North Baltimore, Ohio, 45872.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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roger a king
December 27, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for you loss of your son.
Our deepest sympathy, Roger & Sue King
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