Leonard Diamond

Family-Placed Death Notice

DIAMOND, Leonard LEONARD DIAMOND Leonard Diamond peacefully passed away on February 18, 2009 on his 82nd birthday surrounded by his loving family. Leonard is survived by his beloved wife Mona, his brother Arthur Diamond and his wife Shirley, his sister-in-law, Dale, and her husband, Zvi, his son, Gene, and his wife Angela, son, Jeffrey and his wife, Linda, daughter, Leslie, and son, Richard, as well as, stepsons, Turan Tekin, Brock Tekin and Kamuran Tekin. Leonard was blessed by grandchildren Harrison and Adam Diamond, Sara and Emily Diamond, Dylan Diamond, Marin and Hayes Ogletree, Hannah, Hayes, and Harris Tekin, Jack Tekin, Hudson, Lily, and Chase Tekin and Edith Tekin and numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was pre-deceased by his first wife of blessed memory Shirley Goodman Diamond. Leonard lived a life of dignity and was deeply involved in the Atlanta community. He was a graduate of Emory University, was past President of the Marcus Jewish Community Center and was just presented the Distinguished Rotarian Lifetime award from the Rotary Club of Atlanta which was near and dear to his heart. As Chairman Emeritus of Goodman Decorating, Leonard was a pioneer in the construction industry. He was President of the Atlanta Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America and Chairman of the Industrial Painting Committee of the SSPC. He has written many articles and conducted seminars for numerous magazines and associations. He has served as a consultant to wallcovering manufacturers for product testing, analysis and troubleshooting. Leonard was active in Associated General Contractors, American Subcontractors Association and Associated Specialty Contractors and the American Arbitration Association. He was an active member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue. He loved his affiliation with the Turkish community through his wife Mona and enjoyed his travels to and from Turkey. He loved being with his wife, children and grandchildren and spending many a moment watching sports events and discussing the affairs of the day. Leonard was the eternal optimist and knew there was only one way to do things...the right way. He will be sorely missed by so many of his loving family and friends and all the people he has touched with his wisdom, wit and insight. Graveside services will take place at Arlington Memorial Park at 11 am today, February 20, 2009 with Rabbi Neil Sandler officiating. Sign online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to Hospice Atlanta, American Turkish Friendship Council or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999.