Rev. Dan Leslie

Rev. Dan Leslie, age 77, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

Rev. Leslie was born on November 27, 1947, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Roy F. Leslie and Ruby Jo (Parker) Leslie. Rev. Leslie received a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University and a Master of Divinity from Emory University. He was a retired United Methodist Minister having entered the ministry in 1983. He served churches in Western Kentucky and Northwest Tennessee. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Murray, Kentucky, The Outreach Sunday School Class, Appalachia Mission Team, and Ramp Building Team.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Leslie; as well as one sister-in-law, Carolyn Leslie.

Survivors include his wife, Aileen (Palmer) Leslie of Kirksey, Kentucky; they married on July 12, 1969 at the Kirksey United Methodist Church; two daughters, Alison Leslie Chaney of Kirksey, Kentucky and Emily Leslie Burks (Taylor) of Nashville, Tennessee; one sister, Cindy Leslie of Hazel, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Chris Eldridge (Cass), Ashley Eldridge Weathers (James), Jordan Eldridge, and Cheyenne Chaney Oliver (Jacob); as well as three great-grandchildren, Oliver Shilmulo, Annabelle Weathers, and Jenny Weathers.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church of Murray with Rev. Jeff Rudy and Rev. Rick Dye officiating. Dr. Todd Hill will oversee the musical selections. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church of Murray.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Appalachia Mission Team at Murray First United Methodist Church, 503 Maple Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com

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