Crawfordsville – Gordon Leon Weber, age 83, died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Whitlock Place, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Fountain County, September 9, 1931, son of the late Gordon and Dorothy Fine Weber. He was married to Barbara J. Weber January 29, 2000 in Russellville and she survives.

He graduated from Waynetown High School in 1949 and served with the US Air Force in the 96 Bombardment Wing. He remained a life resident of Montgomery County. Leon was a partner in Jackson-Weber Farm management Service in Crawfordsville until his retirement. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, deer hunting and at Christmas time making and sharing his famous peanut brittle.

He was very proud of his extensive history with the Masonic Lodge. He belonged to Waveland F & AM #300. As a member of the York Rite, Leon was recognized and respected throughout the state. He was a member of Crawfordsville Chapter 40, where he served as High Priest and many years as secretary. He was exalted to the Royal Arch in 1961 and received the Distinguished Companion Award from the Companions of Crawfordsville Chapter #40. He was a member of Montgomery Council #34 Royal and Select Masons, serving as Illustrious Master and Recorder. He was greeted in 1961 as a Select master. Leon was Knighted a Knight Templar in 1961 in Crawfordsville Commandery #25 serving that body as Commander and Recorder. He was awarded the Distinguished Service award from Grand Commandery. He received his Fifty Year Award of Gold in 2011 from all three bodies. He served as Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana, 1994-1995. He also served as Past General Grand Chaplain of the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International; Governor, Banks of the Wabash York Rite College receiving the "Order Of the Purple Cross"; Robert O. Woods Priory, receiving the "Knight of Honor"; Sovereign, Red Cross of Constantine; Sovereign Master, Allied Masonic Degrees; Preceptor, holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests; President, Annointed High Priest, serving as Secretary; Scottish Rite Mason Valley of Indianapolis; Member Murat Shrine Indianapolis.

Surviving are step-sons: Mark (Patty) Hooley of Texas, Roger (Diane) Hooley, Acton, IN, Mike (Nicole) Hazlett of Waveland and step-daughter Kathy (Rusty) Carter of Crawfordsville. Grandchildren: Tony (Tracy) Hooley, Jennifer, Aaron Daniels, Mike Daniels, Jeff Carter, Kim (David) Johnson, Mindy Carter, Paul Hazlett, Nick (Chelsea) Hazlett, Christy (Matt) Hazlett Toney. Six great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his first wife Betty Canada Hooley Weber, two sisters, Deloris and Marilyn and his parents.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Family & Friends Funeral Home of Wingate (9700 N. State Rd. 55, Wingate). Masonic Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, with funeral services beginning immediately following, with Pastor Jim Elliot officiating. Interment will follow in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. Memorials to New Market U.M. Church or Russellville Community Church. Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to share a memory or leave a condolence.