Leon D Muskrat Still Sr's Obituary
Leon D. Still Sr. gained his Eternal Wings and went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Thursday morning March 7, 2024 in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.
Leon was born in Bridgeton December 15, 1936 to the late Rushmore and Hazel (Wells) Still and was the husband of Gracie M (Bryant) Still. He and Gracie were long time residents of the Gouldtown area.
During his early years, Leon attended elementary school in Bridgeton, where, before heading to school in the mornings, he would trap Muskrats along the nearby waterways and then sell the bounty to his teachers upon arrival. From those days on, he was known by so many not by Leon but “Muskrat Still”.
In March of 1955, Leon joined the United States Navy where he proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in September 1957. He then obtained employment in the construction field working for many years until his retirement at the Salem Nuclear Generating Plant in Lower Alloway Creek. After his retirement he couldn’t sit idle and worked for several years with Bob Novick Automall where he never met a customer that was a stranger. Leon (Muskrat) was always one to give back to the community and was a Lifetime Member of Fairfield Volunteer Fire Company No 2 Gouldtown where he formerly served as President. He was also the former Chief , 3rd Assistant and Chaplain of the Cumberland County Fire Police until his health wouldn’t allow him to go out and take part in the calls. He coached Little League Baseball in Fairfield Twp and was instrumental in establishing the ball fields and Baseball program in the Twp. He was a member of Samuel J. Roberts Elks Lodge in Bridgeton and was a member of the Twirling Rifles, performing in many downtown parades. He served as President of the Colonial Riders Motorcycle Club in Carmel and in his later years enjoyed camping on the clubs grounds with friends and family. Leon (muskrat) was well known for his stylish sharp cars and trucks. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and made a significant contribution to the community. His infectious smile will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Muskrat!
Surviving him are his wife Gracie, his children, Leon D Still Jr and his wife Cecelia, Neil Still and Freda, Yvonne Still, Kim Still, Shawn Bradley, Melinda Comer and her husband Eric, and Darnell Still, a sister, Yvonne Still, 40 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, 25 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two children, Stephanie Curry and Derrick Bradley, three grandchildren, Kevin Ransom Still, Leon Brown, and Anthony Hill, six brothers, Rushmore Still Jr., Clayton Still, William Clement Still, Joseph Still, Manuel Still, and Eddie Still, and four sisters, Doretha Watson, Shirley Still, Rhonda Still, and Betty Still.
Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday March 16, 2024 at 11:00 am from In His Image Evangelical Ministries 335 Gouldtown Woodruff Road Bridgeton, NJ 08302. The interment will follow with Military Honors in Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery Hopewell Twp.
A visitation will be held at the church Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
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