Leland Max Diers, 89, of Farfield and formerly of Lockridge passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Jefferson County Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Lee was born on April 30, 1936, in Jefferson County, the son of Fred Henry and Effie (Marshall) Diers. He grew up on the family farm in Lockridge and graduated from Lockridge High School with the class of 1955. It was there that Leland’s lifelong love for farming and the outdoors began. After his graduation he was drafted into the United States Army in 1959. He served his country bravely and was honorably discharged in 1962. Leland worked for Rauscher Seed House, Dexter Company and later for Chain and Cable. Eventually, Leland dedicated himself to farming full time, cultivating row crops and raising livestock. Farming was not just a profession for Leland, but a true passion that brought him great joy throughout his life. He was united in marriage to Sue Ann Fry on November 27, 1971, at the United Methodist Church in Fairfield. Together they enjoyed 54 years of marriage filled with love and laughter. He had the wonderful gift of being able to fix anything, loved to tinker and loved to play pranks and tease people. Throughout his life he was always there to help his neighbors regardless of what he was doing. Leland was an Americana Seeds dealer for several years. He later began to work at Graber Services in Lockridge. In April of 2015, he and Sue moved to Fairfield. He was a member of the United Life Community Church of Fairfield.
Those thankful for sharing in his life include his wife Sue, and his children, Tim (Angie) Diers and Ted (Kandi) Diers, and his beloved grandchildren, Edith, Gabby, Ruby and Adeline.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Royal Fredrick Diers, one in infancy and Eugene Diers.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the United Life Community Church in Fairfield with Pastor George King officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. The family will not be present. Following the service at the cemetery the family will receive friends at the church for a time of food and fellowship. A memorial has been established in his memory to the United Life Community Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Leland Diers.