Leroy Eugene AtwoodWest Frankfort, IL Leroy Eugene Atwood, 52, of West Frankfort, IL, died at 2:44 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Franklin Hospital, Benton, IL. Mr. Atwood was born on January 15, 1958 in Benton, IL the son of Alva Dean Atwood and Merna Sue (Wade) Wilkerson. Leroy was an avid fisherman. Surviving relatives include his mother, Merna Wilkerson, Benton, IL, a brother, Lonnie Atwood, Benton, IL, a sister, Connie Grimes, Royalton, IL, a half-sister, Karen Copperthite, Benton, IL, four step-sisters, Kathy Priddy, Macedonia, IL, Peggy Clem, Benton, IL, Carla Owen, McLeansboro, IL, Dana Osteen, Thompsonville, IL, one step-brother, Mitchell Wilkerson, Woodlawn, IL, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Atwood was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2010 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Dean Severin officiating. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.