Leland "Yogi" Billington

Leland “Yogi” Billington, 60, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 3, 1960 in Decatur, Indiana to the late William Billington            and the later Ilva (Sprunger) Billington.

Leland served in the Indiana National Guard.

Leland was formally employed at Fleetwood for many years.

He was handyman that loved working with his hands to solve problems for others. Among his hobbies, he liked watching Ohio State sports and John Deere tractors.

Leland is survived by 2 sons,   Mitchell (Shelby) Billington of Decatur, Indiana and Matthew (Mackenzie) Billington of Berne, Indiana; daughter, Julie (Zachary) Knebel of Willshire, Ohio; significant other, Rita Blossom of Rockford, Ohio two, step-sons,   Boone and Jake Blossom and family; sister, Sharon (Jerry) Wilson   of New Jersey; three brothers, Roy (Sharon) Billington of Ossian, Indiana, Marland Billington of Muncie, Indiana, and Allen (Edith) Billington of Geneva, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Paityn Billington, Morgan Knebel, Atticus Billington, Harper Billington, Fitzgerald Billington, Charlee Knebel, Maverick Knebel, and Beckett Billington.

Friends and family will be received from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with burial at a later date. Family is requesting that mask be worn.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that preferred memorials are to the family to pay for funeral expenses. Checks are to be made out to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.