Dale Wayne Leidy

Dale Wayne Leidy, age 77, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Brightmore Hospice in Griffin, GA surrounded by family. He was born on December 28, 1939 in Carthage, MO to the late James Nelson Leidy and Emma Lanyon Leidy. Dale graduated from the University of Mo. School of Science and Technology, in Rolla, MO., with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began working on Owens-Illinois Glass in the Atlanta Plant in 1961. Over the years he also worked in the Forest Products and Plastics Divisions. When he retired in 1996, he was a Corporate Vice-President for Owens-Brockway Glass and Technical Director for the corporation. Dale was inducted into the Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers in 1998 at the University of Missouri at Rolla. He served in several capacities with the Academy. In 2012, he was one of six who were awarded Professional Degrees for his work for the school and the Academy. Retirement was filled with volunteer work, travel, grandchildren, golf and fishing. Dale was a member of Moreland United Methodist Church in Moreland, GA. The funeral service is Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11 AM at Moreland United Methodist Church, 16 Church Street, Moreland, GA with Rev John Turlington officiating. Burial will follow the service at Southview Cemetery in Moreland. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 PM until 8 PM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, in Newnan. Survivors include wife, Irene Leidy; children, Dale “Wayne” Leidy, Jr. and wife Michele, Douglas “Allan” Leidy and wife Marie, Gregory Todd Leidy and wife Cheryl, Brian Keith Leidy and wife Toni, Christopher Leidy and wife Daneen, 11 grandchildren; brothers, David Leidy and wife Carolyn of Allen, TX, Harry Greninger and wife Doris of Carthage, MO. and sister Janice Laried and husband Larry of Tulsa, Ok. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Dale’s name to Moreland United Methodist Church,P.O. Box 156,Moreland, GA 30259. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Dale Wayne Leidy

December 28, 1939 - May 2, 2017