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William C., Jr. "Hoss"
Age 63, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on October 6, 2008 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born on December 28, 1944 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late William and Mary Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Carol of 18 years; children, William (Debbie) Leonard of Horseheads, NY, Charles (Mindy) Leonard of Oakdale, CT, Julie (John) Burdick of Maryland, NY, James (Kristin) Leonard of Erin, NY, Richard (Marlena) Scott of Johnstown, NY, and Wendy (Brian) Cozzens of Walnut Grove, Missouri; 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and godson, Dakota Landon; brothers and sisters, Grace (Robert) Thomas of Chemung, NY, Robert (Sheila) Leonard of Rochester, NY, Richard (Linda) Leonard of Montour Falls, NY, and Aurora (Chris) Buchanan of Montour Falls, NY; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and very special friend, Charlie Daniels; and other special friends. Hoss was a member of many different organizations and also organized many motorcycle runs for various charities. Hoss was a veteran of the US Navy, and was an avid Tony Stewart fan. He retired from US Salt, Watkins Glen, NY and was a current member of the Watkins Glen Fire Department, and a past member of the Odessa Fire Department and the Montour Falls Fire Department. Friends are invited to call at the Watkins Glen Fire Department, Second Street, Watkins Glen, NY on Friday, October 10, 2008, from 12 noon till 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, NY with Full Military Honors. The family will provide flowers; those wishing to remember Hoss may do so through memorial contributions to the Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, New York 14905.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pastor Don Schink
October 12, 2008
Carol and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Hoss's passing away! I'll be praying for you all through such a tragic loss as this! May God give you extra strength in these days!
Phil and Sherry Mosher
October 10, 2008
Hoss will be missed by alot of friends. Please accept Our sincere sympathy for your loss.
Sherral Richtmyer
October 10, 2008
Sis,
I am so sorry about your loss. The kids will miss their "Uncle Hoss", and we will miss him as well. I'm here if you need me.
Love,
Sherral, Chuck and kids
Bruce Cummings
October 9, 2008
Hoss, I have many good memories of you! c u some day!
Melanie Little
October 9, 2008
Aunt Carol and family,
My thoughts are with you and I will be here if you need me. You now have another looking over you and protecting you. See you soon, Melanie
George Guild
October 9, 2008
Hoss, you lived A life No one else could match.
UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FIT
Debbie Harrington (Shroyer)
October 9, 2008
Dear Carol & Family,
May God give you strength at this time. I will miss you my cousin. I know you are in a better place now. You all are in my prayers!
Love, Debbie
John Rogers
October 9, 2008
My condolences to the Leonard family.Hoss was a great man.
Jill Drake
October 9, 2008
Carol, we were so sorry to hear about Hoss. He was a great person and we loved being in the fire department with him. He will be missed by many. God Bless you and your family. Charles and Jill Drake Rochester NY
LeRoy Hoagland
October 9, 2008
carol, i'm so sorry for your loss. Hoss was a very good friend and will be miss. if you need anything i will be there for you god bless
Janet States
October 9, 2008
Carol and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed by a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please contact me if there is anything I can do.
peggy visscher
October 9, 2008
carol and family im so sorry to hear about uncle hoss he will be missed very dearly i always enjoyed his company when id run into him. i grew up with his family and love him dearly. take care and god belss peggy (seymour) visscher
David & Dede Hyer
October 9, 2008
Carol,
Hoss was a Special Person who will be missed by many.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family,
Dede & David
sandy benson
October 9, 2008
bill we are going to miss you very much. when you up in heaven tell my mom and dad i said hi. at lease you be up there to be with them and your mom and dad. tell them all hi. thinking of you everyday what you are going to do up there. i love ya! your cousin sandy. you going to be in my heart now. love ya!
cody smith
October 9, 2008
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Belva (States) Clark
October 9, 2008
It's a very sad thing to lose a parent and husband. Our prayers are with you.
Kelly Miller
October 9, 2008
Carol & Family,
Our love & prayers are with you today and always...Hoss was a wonderful person and he will be forever missed..Love, Kelly, Armin, & family
Tina, Don, Keith,ashley,and Kay Stephens
October 9, 2008
Carol, Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. You are just like family, and so was Hoss. You both have a special place in our hearts. We will always be here for you if you need anything.
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