Leslie Singleton Darr, Jr., age 75, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Maries Manor in Vienna.  He was born on March 22, 1950, son of the late Leslie S. Darr, Sr. and Halley Maxine (Dean) Darr Shelton.  On June 30, 2001, Leslie was united in marriage to Janet Lee Machon, who survives at their home.

He was an active member of his community, serving as Mayor in Vienna for over 20 years, president of the UAW for 22 years, and pastored for various churches in the surrounding rural area for several years.  He dedicated much of his life to serving in law enforcement, working as deputy sheriff for Maries County and later for Cole County.  He was also employed as a security guard at the National Guard Armory.  He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan with a passion for playing cards, hunting, riding horses, and caring for his treasured mule, Jane.

Leslie was known for his unwavering faith and dedication as a Christian. He was always ready to lend a helping hand or offer support in any way he could. His legacy of kindness and his gentle heart will be cherished by all who were blessed to know him.   He was a devoted member of Mt. Gilead Church in Iberia.

In addition to his loving wife, Janet Darr, he is also survived by two children, Renee (Dwayne) Maples, and Justin (Cheri) Darr; step-children, Jody (Sam) Vance, Angela Dusenberry, Gari (Scotty) Luttrell, and Ronnie (Shasta) Plemmons; grandchildren, Daniel, Meghan, Jessica, Sarah, and Hannah; great-grandchildren, Asher, Cayde, Koe, and Banks; step-grandchildren, Josh, Hailey, Perry, Riley, Mason, Jordan, Travin, and Tanner; step-great-grandchildren, Wesley, Sadie, Maggie, Tillie, Gentry, Morgan, Beau, and Josie; and sister, Barbara Hodges.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Delores Quinn, and two brothers, David Darr and Bryce Darr.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., with funeral service immediately following at 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with Elton Dake officiating.   Inurnment will be held in Jim-Matt Lawson Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Gilead Church.