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Leon Scarbrough Obituary
entered into eternal life on June 17, 2010 in Glendale, AZ. Leon was born to Elvilda and James Scarbrough in Camden on the Gauley, West Virginia on August 18, 1923. After high school, Leon served his beloved country during WWII in the United States Army Air Corps, receiving an honorable discharge on March 15, 1946. He spent his working life as a freight carrier, driving truck. When not working on his hobby of genealogy, he loved to spend time with his family. Leon had made his home in the Phoenix area for the last 58 years. He is survived by his devoted daughter and son Sarah Simpson (Terry) and Tom Scarbrough (Becky); adored grandchildren Dan, Chris and Wesley and his treasured great granddaughter Chyann. Visitation will be Friday, June 25, 2010 at 9:00am at Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Services with military honors starting at 10:00am will follow. www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com
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June 28, 2010
Ken Scarbrough Family (Alvin's oldest son) we are all so very sorry to hear of Leon's passing. He brought so many of the Scarbroughs together again with the reunions he and his family planned. He will be missed.
June 23, 2010
We the cousins of Leon who live here in NV are remembering him as he was when we visited him at his home in AZ. He was well and looking good!
He is free now to join his Father Jim, Mother Bell, 10 brothers and sisters, and yet we feel the presence of his spirit here with us also. Heaven will be a brighter light with him in it.
He was one of the nicest, kindest & caring persons you could ever meet & his virtues are too long to list here.
He was very honorable and patriotic and his family came first in his life always. Love to All of You.
Patricia Ledbetter, son Steve, daughter Sharon and rest of our family.
Nedra Newsom
June 23, 2010
I remember Leon as a strong, kind, gentle man. I spent many years of my childhood at Leon's and Helen's playing with my cousin, Tommy, their son. Leon was an interesting, down to earth man, always pleasant and with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with the family that he loved dearly. Now he is reunited with his loved ones above. I know they are all looking down from Heaven with a smile.
Nedra
John & Yvonne Bigar
June 23, 2010
Our prayers go out to Leon's family. He was a terrific husband, father grandfather, great grandfather and my great great cousin. I have fond memories of the family picnic's together and going to their cabin.
We will really miss his engaging stories and warm smile. May you rest in Gods loving arms knowing how much you positively influenced our lives. You were an amazing person and will be missed greatly. I know my parents are happy that you are united heaven with them now. However., we will miss you so much here on earth.
Love in Christ,
John and Yvonne Bigar
John & Yvonne Bigar
June 23, 2010
Our prayers go out to Leon's family. He was a terrific husband, father grandfather, great grandfather and my great great cousin. I have fond memories of the family picnic's together and going to their cabin.
We will really miss his engaging stories and warm smile. May you rest in Gods loving arms knowing how much you positively influenced our lives. You were an amazing person and will be missed greatly. I know my parents are happy that you are united heaven with them now. However., we will miss you so much here on earth.
Love in Christ,
John and Yvonne Bigar
Sylvia Alvarado
June 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Leon was a good friend and a great neighbor to my family for many years. I remember when Leon told me that he and Helen would be looking out their living room window waiting for RIchie to come home from school and they would wish that our son would forget his house key so that they could invite him over for cookies! ha ha! Leon and Helen would entertain Richie for a while until we arrived home from work. I think our son lost or forgot his house keys on purpose :)
Love,
Sylvia Alvarado
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