Leland C. “L.C.” Kell, 87, a resident of the Sparkman Community and Van Buren County native was born Oct. 31, 1930 and died April 15 at NHC Healthcare of Sparta following an extended illness.

He was a United States Navy veteran of Korea, self-employed farmer, member of the Baptist Church and son of the late John Bates and Tera Mary Johnson Kell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Rebecca Sparkman Kell and siblings, Merle Kell, Ernistina Kell, Brownie Kell, Wayne P. Kell and Billy C. Kell.

Mr. Kell is survived by daughter Jo Ann Kell of the Sparkman community; son and daughter-in-law, David and Rose Kell of the Sparkman community; two sisters-in-law, Grace Kell of Rock Island and Reda Kell of McMinnville; nephew and spouse, Tommy and Glenda Kell of McMinnville; nieces and spouses, Sonia Wilson of McMinnville, Judy and Chris Alexander of Nashville, and Melissa and Jeremy Campbell of Rock Island.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at High’s Chapel with Gene Brock to officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery with military grave rites conducted by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 p.m. noon until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.