He was a very nice man and had a wealth of knowledge. He baptized me while he was a fill-in preacher at the Jay church. My parents would often spend time with him and Betty as they very much loved and respected this man.

Brother and Sister Wishum  were there in 1983 and they watch me grow up.  Brother Wishin held the services for my mom and my dad. When my mother was killed Sister Wishum  was right there to help me if I needed it. They were both good examples of living a Christian Life and havinhelping others.  They love God first and then all of us at Eastgate. My heart is broken that they're both gone now but they're in a better place. My prayers will go up for the family. I don't have a hip joint on my right side and I wouldn't be able to come to the services I am home bound now,  but I want them to know that I will keep them in my prayers , we loved your parents.

I love this man of God. He was a huge part of my life and helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. He baptized one of my sons. I loved to visit him or surprise him at his home congregation. He preached many years and continued home Bible studies for as long as you could. He loved his wife and I was so touched watching him feed her with such patience.  I appreciate the contribution he made to my life, but mostly all the souls he so faithfully taught Gods word. 

We enjoyed a long friendship with L.E. & Betty which began in 1983 when he became the minister at  East gate.
Our wedding anniversaries were within the same week of December and we enjoyed going out together to celebrate.
Bro. Wishum was a fine example of a true Christian.

Brother Wishum baptized all three of my sons when he was the preacher at Eastgate Church of Christ.  He was an excellent example of a true Christian and heavily influenced my entire family. My Mother always said that when she went to be with the Lord that she wanted  Brother Wishum to do her funeral. He was kind enough to do so in September of 2002. We, the Bedsole and Mitchell families, wish his entire family the peace that passes all understanding and God’s richest blessings.  

L. E. and Betty Wishum will always be in my Memory Album on my list of Favorites.  My late husband, Jesse and I, were friends with the Wishums for over 50 years.  Both Jesse and L.E. were gospel ministers in the Church of Christ.  We spent many happy hours in their home and ours through the  years.   Our children played together as youngsters.  L. E. was a godly husband, father and friend.  He has gone to rest from his labors and his works do follow him.  My sincerest sympathy to his son, Gene, and all the family. 

Virginia Phillips

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Preceded by:
Betty Wishum (Wife)

Survived By:
Gene (Kim) Wishum (Son)
Laverne (Cliff) Singley (Sister) 
Alison Browne (Grandchild) 
Gene (Jamie) Wishum (Grandchild) 
Jacob Wishum (Grandchild) 
Parker Browne (Grandchild)

Leon also leaves behind 5 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Jon, Liam, Ashlee, and Luke.

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Leon Edgar Wishum

May 23, 1923 – May 4, 2019

Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

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